The CSIRO has received $233 million in federal funding in the mid-year budget update. But despite the injection, the agency intends to proceed with up to 350 job cuts announced in November to address rising costs.
The union says although the one-off funding boost would help with urgent pressures at the CSIRO, tackling long-term challenges requires sustained investment.
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