The Government will invest $900 million over five years on the tools, technology and skills to make Australian research even more globally competitive.
The Roadmap identifies needs and sets priorities for future investment in Australia’s national research infrastructure. It will guide the 2022 Research Infrastructure Investment Plan, and seeks to maintain Australian excellence in research and innovation and support Australia’s ability to address emerging research challenges.
The 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap suggests further investment and step-change investment in world-leading environmental and climate infrastructure to underpin Australia’s national adaptation strategy. This is a testament to the high value and ongoing need for IMOS and other environmental observations.
The joint media release of Acting Minister for Education and Youth the Hon Stuart Robert and Minister for Science and Technology the Hon Melissa Price, notes:
The NRI roadmap recommends continued investment in research infrastructure, including the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Australian Research Data Commons, Bioplatforms Australia, and Integrated Marine Observing System.
This recognises the impact IMOS is already delivering to Australia and signals the additional benefit we can create into the future.
The Government will respond fully to the roadmap’s recommendations in its 2022 Research Infrastructure Investment Plan to be released later this year.
The 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap can be accessed at https://www.dese.gov.au/national-research-infrastructure/resources/2021-national-research-infrastructure-roadmap