A suspension on the grant was lifted earlier this month, after a 10-month investigation into potential conflicts of interest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah , a prominent academic and Palestinian advocate, has been cleared of any wrongdoing, after an investigation into potential conflicts of interest and spending queries launched amid criticism of her comments on Israel. The Australian Research Council (ARC) confirmed on Tuesday that a suspension placed on an $870,000 research grant to Abdel-Fattah had been lifted earlier this month. This followed a preliminary investigation by her employer, Macquarie University, launched in early 2025. Continue reading...