Mr Tony Burke (Watson, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

Check with George—George Brandis cut it. What then happened was, when the previous government recommenced funding for Trove, the funding was time limited, so that's why we're confronting an expiry date of 30 June this year.

For those people who aren't familiar with Trove, effectively, this is how what is available in our collecting institutions becomes available to the whole of Australia. A whole lot of people, whether they're researching family history or are academics, are able to get access to what's in our collections, even if it's not on display. They're able to find out a good deal, not just about Australia's story but often about their own personal stories in the background of their own areas. The government is very much aware of the significance of Trove. You'll not find us showing a lack of commitment to it, if I could put it in those terms. But decisions on exact funding profiles are being made in the current budget process. I'm certainly looking forward to being able to provide more to the House as those decisions progress.

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