80590 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

80590 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What consultations, if any, were held with universities, research institutions, or academic organizations prior to announcing changes to the humanities and social sciences research funding under the Marsden Fund?

Hon Judith Collins: I met and corresponded with the Marsden Fund Council throughout the process of updating the fund’s Terms of Reference. Consultation with the sector is not a requirement of updating the Marsden Fund’s administrative document, nor would it be usual process to consult with the sector.