QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (14:42): My question is to the Minister for Science and the Minister for Industry and Innovation, Senator Ayres. Minister, this week, the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, NCRIS, celebrated 20 years. It's one of the most successful and longest running government programs, yet for the first time, in this year's budget, there was no detailed funding profile for NCRIS over the forward estimates.

Why is this, and can the government guarantee that NCRIS funding will continue in full post the 2028-29 funding cliff it currently faces?