Independent scientists essential for innovation fund integrity
18 Mar 2008
The Green Party says that there must be independent scientists involved in the allocation of the $700 million pastoral and food innovation fund announced today by the Government.
Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says that the Green Party welcomes the funding announcement but emphasises that independent scientists are essential to avoid self-interested industry-capture of funding and to preserve transparency of process in the Government-industry partnership.
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