Regional Tech Hub - Correspondence, IP and funding decisions

Question

1. Please provide a copy of all correspondence sent to the Department or the Minister by the Regional Tech Hub or the National Farmers' Federation in relation to the axing of funding for the Regional Tech Hub since the announcement in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, and any response by the Minister, her office or the Department. 2. Why did the Government fail to hand over the intellectual property associated with the Regional Tech Hub so that the National Farmers' Federation could potentially continue its operation without threat of any legal consequences? Please provide an update as to whether this issue has been resolved. 3. Will the Minister reverse her decision to axe funding for the Regional Tech Hub which is impacting on many communities including families living in remote areas and remote Indigenous communities? If not, why not?