Boosting Science and Research

Science and research are vital for a strong economy, especially with the end of the mining boom. Mike and the Greens will invest an additional $2.5 billion over the next four years on research and development, bringing investment in research up to 3% of GDP by 2020. Small businesses particularly in high tech industries will thrive on the outcomes of this investment in research.

We will work to assist manufacturing become more energy-efficient. This will save manufacturers money through reduced electricity bills and support workers employed in manufacturing by providing a more secure future. Australia is home to world-leading health and medical research. However, governments routinely threaten funding cuts to this vital area of society and the economy.

The Greens will:

Secure and boost research funding for the long term
Fund the indirect costs of health and medical research
Establish Integrated Research Centres and fund critical research infrastructure
Reverse the Coalition and Labor’s successive cuts to the Sustainable Research Excellence program
Make funds available to help translate discoveries into new treatments and other products.

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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