‘Blacklist’ claim: Australian Research Council admits scanning applicants for ‘sensitivities’, China links

Research grant applicants ‘entitled to know’ if there is a secret blacklist operating: former research minister Kim CarrAn Australian government agency has been accused of running a secret “blacklist” on researchers by scanning for information about individuals who apply to it for grants.The Australian Research Council has confirmed it collates information about potential “sensitivities” when it prepares funding decisions, including media reports and links to Chinese institutions listed on a database compiled by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (Aspi).Continue reading...
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