The country’s highest environmental authority has escalated his concerns over science sector reforms to the Prime Minister, warning of a “major step backwards” if the Government ignores the advice of its own commissioned report.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton sent a series of letters to Minister for Science Innovation and Technology Shane Reti. In a rare occurrence, unsatisfied with Reti’s response, Upton elevated his concerns to the Prime Minister.
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