“Ms Zielke’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the ARC. There is a significant opportunity to ensure the ARC has robust governance, robust peer review and real transparency in everything it does.”

“The ARC provides significant funding for ground-breaking research produced by Australia’s universities, both basic and translational.”

“Every dollar invested in our research returns $5 to Australia’s economy. The nation stands to gain considerably from the ARC’s expertise and independence.”

“As acting CEO, Ms Zielke has displayed a spirit of collaboration and consultation, and we look forward to continuing to work with her.”