The Budget 2003 Releases The press releases issued to coincide with the delivery of the Budget on 15 May 2003 Research, Science and Technology Investing in knowledge The government will invest $140 million of new operational funding in research, science and technology (RS&T) over the next four years. Accelerating growth from publicly funded R&D The government is creating a new fund to accelerate the commercial development of innovations in publicly funded research. More support for business incubatorsD The government's support programme for business incubators is being boosted by $1.6 million a year. Budget 2003All releases and overviews