CSIRO gets extra $387m but still persists with 350 job cuts | ABC NEWS
The CSIRO says it still needs to cut up to 350 jobs despite receiving over $387 million in additional federal funding over four years. The agency says the cuts, announced last November, are underway and necessary to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability. The CSIRO will spend the funds on projects related to medical research, pandemic preparedness, and advanced technology development.
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