Peter Varghese leads an inquiry into federal government funding for national security research over the past five years.

Peter Varghese, former Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary, is leading an inquiry into federal government funding for national security research. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has announced that Varghese will assess the performance of Commonwealth government grants for national security research over the past five years. The inquiry will consider funding for national-security-related research, education, and engagement activities across government agencies with national security interests. Varghese's assessment and recommendations are due by June 30, 2024, to provide guidance on achieving value-for-money and administrative efficiency in funding allocation.

February 05, 2024
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