Vital science research funding brought back from the brink, but scientists are still worried for the future of their projects.
Australian scientists have expressed their relief after the federal government backed down on its threat to cut $150m of science infrastructure funding.
Over the weekend, education minister Christopher Pyne was threatening that 1,700 researchers would lose their jobs if his higher education reforms were not passed through the senate. On Monday, he withdrew the threat, guaranteeing science funding for another year.
After being accused of holding scientists hostage, Mr Pyne announced that the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS) would still receive $150 million in funding promised in last year's budget.
Minister Pyne has now declared the problem solved, in this very strange and slightly flirtatious interview with David Speers.
PYNE: I've fixed it. I'm a fixer.
SPEERS: How did you fix it?
PYNE: I've fixed it by funding it another way which you'll find out in the budget.
SPEERS: Why can't you tell us?
PYNE: I want it to be a surprise for you.
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