澳大利亚政府要收紧对国家安全智囊团的控制, Australian government to tighten control over national security think tanks, possibly cutting funds.

澳大利亚政府在FDAT前领导人Peter Varghese领导的审查后,计划要求国家安全智囊团每五年申请一次联邦赠款,以此加强对国家安全智囊团的控制。 The Australian government, following a review led by former DFAT head Peter Varghese, plans to increase its control over national security think tanks by requiring them to apply for federal grants every five years. 政府也将在这些智囊团理事会中获得观察员地位。 The government will also gain observer status on these think tanks' governing councils. 诸如ASPI和AALD等智囊团预计会面临大量资金削减,这可能是由于它们对中国的批评意见。 Think tanks like ASPI and AALD are expected to face significant funding cuts, potentially due to their critical views of China. 全面审查定于本周晚些时候发布。 The full review is set to be released later this week.