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Questacon to receive $60m funding boost

The federal government has announced it will be investing $60m into Questacon, the national science and technology centre in Canberra.

The fact that the Liberals and Nationals failed to properly fund Questacon shows their contempt for science, technology and this national institution.

It is no secret we need more kids pursuing Stem careers. Inspiring the next generation of scientists is critical to Australia's future.

Australia is in a housing crisis. Both renters and would-be first home buyers are struggling to get a roof over their head.

If this government is serious about building social homes for the community, it would directly fund the building of social homes instead of relying on an investment fund that will not fill the housing shortfall.