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ARC Restores $870K Grant to Abdel-Fattah After Inquiry

12/23/2025

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The Australian Research Council (ARC) lifted the suspension on Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 grant.
The move followed concerns raised by Education Minister Jason Clare over Abdel-Fattah's comments on Israel.
Macquarie University conducted the investigation and found no basis for further inquiries.
Abdel-Fattah said her research will continue.
ARC chair Prof. Peter Shergold said the inquiry focused on proper administration of public funds, not freedom of speech.

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The Australian Research Council (ARC) lifted the suspension on Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 grant.
The move followed concerns raised by Education Minister Jason Clare over Abdel-Fattah's comments on Israel.
Macquarie University conducted the investigation and found no basis for further inquiries.
Abdel-Fattah said her research will continue.
ARC chair Prof. Peter Shergold said the inquiry focused on proper administration of public funds, not freedom of speech.