Countries that invest heavily in fundamental research reap the rewards long term and across the economy. OPINION: Over halfway through its first term, it is clear that the Labour-led coalition doesn't have a vision for how science can transform the economy. But there was no substantive new funding for the hardworking scientists in our universities and publicly funded research labs involved in the fundamental research that could actually transform our economy. Now it must look hard at the research system and make the necessary changes, as potentially disruptive as they may be. If we are to afford more of them, we need a serious rethink of our approach to science and innovation.

Source: Stuff June 02, 2019 16:52 UTC