Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) program

Question

1. Can you confirm how many applications were received for the AEA rounds that were recently cancelled? 2. The Budget states the AEA savings will partially fund new science measures. Can you confirm what percentage of the $800 million will go directly back into research commercialisation programs? 3. Did the Department consult with science, industry and tertiary institutions or organisations before deciding to cut the AEA program? If so, which science, industry and tertiary institutions or organisations?

Answer

Please see the attached PDF.

Documents

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