
Peter Shergold
Professor Peter Shergold is the chair of the Australian Research Council (ARC) and has been vocal about the complexities involved in the grant approval process, particularly in the context of new national security requirements that have led to extended timelines for research funding decisions.
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Peter Shergold is the chair of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to whom Prue Car has written regarding take-home assessments.
Take-home assessments to be banned due to AI threatThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-09
ARC chair Professor Peter Shergold stated that the process of making grant decisions will take longer due to new requirements.
Funding delays leave scientists despondent about the futureThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-03-03








