Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I think I've clearly stated the basis for the government's decision-making in relation to these areas. I will just say again that as Australians we are rightly proud of the CSIRO. The CSIRO is a world-class organisation. That doesn't mean that every bit of research is immediately right on the mark, but the CSIRO, like any scientific organisation, understands that any research has to be appropriately tested and peer reviewed. They are absolutely committed to the appropriate rigours and transparencies that apply to any scientific organisations of this nature. That is, of course, appropriate. We completely support the important work the CSIRO does and we continue to stand by it.