鈥淭his is complex legislation that needs to be carefully assessed,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淲e ask that the Bill be referred to a parliamentary inquiry to enable appropriate scrutiny.
鈥淯niversities are concerned that the Bill, as drafted, could place at risk our sector鈥檚 ability to engage in collaborative research with non-AUKUS partner nations. This is not in anyone鈥檚 interest.
鈥淭he amount of detail that is deferred to subordinate legislation, in particular around the application of exemptions, is also a significant issue.
鈥淥ur researchers are working right now with their international peers to fight climate change, develop vaccines and drive innovations to help us grow and prosper. This work must continue.
鈥淲e are committed to supporting government deliver AUKUS, but it must not come at the expense of other important research projects with existing and future international research partners.鈥
Read 黑料老司机鈥檚 to the Exposure Draft of the聽Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023.
