Go8 thanks Senator Carr for his outstanding contribution to university research
The Group of Eight (Go8) has commended Senator Kim Carr’s achievements as the Minister responsible for Research.
Today’s Cabinet reshuffle sees Senator Carr taking on the position of Minister for Manufacturing; and Minister for Defence Materiel.
Go8 executive director, Michael Gallagher, said since 2007, as Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research, Senator Carr achieved a government commitment to doubling indirect funding for research, and applying an improved indexation formula to research grants. He presided over the single largest injection of research infrastructure investment in Australia’s history.
“He championed the independence of the Australian Research Council (ARC) and he initiated the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluations of research quality against international benchmarks.
“Senator Carr is respected in the higher education sector because he understands the global context, rises above parochialism, and champions the need for Australian universities to keep pace with the world’s best.
“It would be unfortunate to see his efforts diluted,” Mr Gallagher said.
FOR INFORMATION: Kerrie Thornton, Director, Communications and International, Group of Eight. Ph: 02 6239 5488