Plans to refocus Australia's leading science agency's priorities due to financial strain, resulting in hundreds of job losses, have been labelled "necessary" by a government minister, while scientist groups warn a lack of investment will stifle innovation.
The CSIRO has announced up to 350 full-time staff roles will be abolished as the agency embarks on a new research direction due to long-term financial sustainability challenges caused by funding not keeping pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.
