Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflationBY VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026 2:34PMGovernment expenditure on research and development (R&D) rose modestly in 2024 to 2025, with environmental sciences emerging as the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions. Related News |
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