An estimated 200 scientific roles have already been earmarked for axing as the union says the move is a "dark day" for science.

  • In short: Australia’s national research body, the CSIRO, will cut up to 500 jobs as part of a broader organisational restructure.

  • Non-research staff are affected, with some research roles already earmarked for cuts earlier this year.

  • What’s next? The CSIRO staff union has called on the government for more funding to ensure it can continue to carry out world-class research.

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    21 days ago

    Jobs will continue to be cut until science gives us the answers we want!