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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Australian Antarctic Division accused of hampering Senate investigation into research cuts

Australia's Antarctic Icebreaker RSV Nuyina on its way to resupply at Davis research station in Antarctica in 2022.
Australia's Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina on its way to Davis research station in 2022. An inquiry is under way into climate research cuts. Photograph: Pete Harmse/Australian Antarctic Program

Two long-term climate scientists have alleged staff at the Australian Antarctic Division have been told not to pass information to a Senate investigation into climate research cuts, drawing a warning from senators.

Dr Simon Wright and Dr Andrew Davidson, who both spent decades studying the impacts of climate change with the division, have told the inquiry that budget pressures are “devastating” and will have a long-term impact on research.

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