Senate Clash Over Research Funding | Australia News

Tensions flare in the Senate as Minister Tim Ayres boasts record research funding, sparking backlash from Independent Senator David Pocock, who demands transparency. Ayres’ dismissive remark about independents “just talking” ignites a feud, with even Liberal Senator Paul Scarr defending Pocock. Pocock insists his questions are serious and highlights his push for critical research infrastructure, while also urging faster action on a CSIRO land sale for affordable housing. The government promises to review infrastructure needs ahead of the next budget — a showdown with stakes too high to ignore. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/392b76783b47efb9