I wasn't here back then, but apparently there was no PR when the Aussies picked up the tab the first time. Still, McFarlane stated recruitment early 2017 in an email posted on the boar. He must be expecting funding.
Yes, we have it in writing. This is in the most recent 10-Q
"We anticipate recognizing additional grant income from the ATO in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, as a result of filings made during the current quarter ended December 31, 2016."