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Tess Ikonomou

Industry must step up to fund research: Shorten

"The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," Bill Shorten said. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public.

Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector.

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