Jul 1, 2026 – 6.03pmUniversity leaders have warned the federal government to avoid quick fixes to counter the rise of foreign interference in strategic research fields, urging a collaborative approach to managing risks with like-minded nations.Labor on Wednesday moved to strengthen its Foreign Arrangement Scheme, which acts as an approval process for public universities and non-federal governments to enter into agreements with foreign entities.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles