Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00324:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00324
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 2519–3598

5  Prescribed program
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the Square Kilometre Array Program (the program) is prescribed.
 (2) The program provides funding to enable the Commonwealth to do the following:
   (a) support SKAO and the SKA Project;
 (b) support and promote diplomatic efforts in relation to the SKA Project;
   (c) engage in enterprises and activities related to providing and operating the SKAO telescope to be hosted in Australia;
 (d) provide funding and other resources for AusSRC to:
 (i) deliver Australia's contribution to the SRC network; and
 (ii) have a specific focus on Australian-lead research programs, multidisciplinary research, translation of data techniques, tools and skills to industry, and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics;
 (f) engage in other enterprises and activities related to the SKA Project and AusSRC.
 (3) The purpose of the program is to support:
 (a) Australia's engagement in the SKA Project; and
 (b) Australian research and development utilising the SRC network and infrastructure.