Australia Proposes New Strategy to Boost Research and Development
澳洲提出促進研發的新策略
The Australian government has unveiled a bold new roadmap titled 'Ambitious Australia', aimed at revitalizing the nation's research and development (R&D) sector.
澳洲政府公布了一份名為「雄心勃勃的澳洲（ㄒㄩㄥˊㄒㄧㄣㄅㄛˊㄅㄛˊㄉㄜ˙ㄠˋㄓㄡ）」的全新大膽藍圖，旨在振興該國的研發（R&D）領域。
Experts warn that without significant changes, Australia could lag behind its international peers.
專家警告，若不進行重大變革，澳洲恐將落後於國際同儕。
The report, led by Robyn Denholm, suggests focusing on six priority areas, ranging from basic research support to improving workforce skills.
該報告由羅賓·丹霍姆（Robyn Denholm）領導，建議聚焦於六大優先領域，範圍涵蓋基礎研究支持到提升勞動力技能。
These reforms are central to the 'Future Made in Australia' initiative, which seeks to boost local industries in sectors like AI, quantum technology, and green iron.
這些改革是「澳洲製造未來」倡議的核心，該倡議致力於提升人工智慧（AI）、量子技術及綠色鋼鐵等產業的在地產能。
A suggested increase in the R&D tax incentive expenditure threshold—from $20,000 to $150,000—has drawn criticism.
關於提高研發稅收激勵支出門檻（ㄊㄧㄠˊㄐㄧㄢˋ）的建議——從2萬元提高到15萬元——引發了批評。
Meanwhile, the scientific community is urging the government to prioritize a 10-year investment plan in the upcoming May Budget.
與此同時，科學界敦促政府在即將到來的五月預算案中，優先考慮一項為期十年的投資計畫。
As policymakers weigh these concerns, the tension between government efficiency and support for small-scale innovation remains the primary hurdle for Australia’s economic future.
在決策者權衡這些疑慮之際，如何在政府行政效率與支持小型創新之間取得平衡，仍是澳洲經濟未來的首要難題。
