David Pocock applauds $387.4m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition

Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency. It follows months of advocacy by scientists and staff after hundreds of job cuts and cost-cutting measures.