Politics


RAPID REACTION: Carbon pricing legislation passed through House of Representatives – experts respond

Wed Oct 12, 2011

The Government’s carbon pricing legislation passed the Lower House by 74 votes to 72 on October 12, 2011, after weeks of debate. Here experts discuss the implications.

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RAPID REACTION: Federal Budget: mental health perspective – experts respond

Wed May 11, 2011

Following the release of the Federal Budget last night, the AusSMC invited mental health professionals to give their perspective - see comments below.

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MEDIA BRIEFING: Scientists rally over medical research cuts

Mon Apr 11, 2011

ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING - Tue 12 April at 10.30am AEST online
It takes a lot to get scientists out in the streets to protest. So what’s all the fuss? In a move reminiscent of large UK protests over budget cuts to science research that were being proposed last year, Australian researchers are planning rallies in four [...]

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts answer questions about carbon trading

Wed Mar 23, 2011

We recently received several questions from journalists regarding the carbon trading scheme announced by the Australian government. Here, several experts answer these questions and provide their thoughts.

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MEDIA BRIEFING: Are they being heard? The role of the Chief Scientist

Tue Mar 8, 2011

ONLINE BACKGROUND MEDIA BRIEFING - Wed 9 March at 10.30am AEDT online
The sudden departure of the Chief Scientist, Penny Sackett, last week has left many wondering about this advisory role in Australian politics. Are we making the best use of our senior science advisors? Penny Sackett was asked to brief Kevin Rudd once and Julia [...]

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Chief Scientist for Australia resigns - response from the scientific community

Fri Feb 18, 2011

Members of the scientific community respond to the news that the Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny Sackett, has resigned.

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Murray-Darling Basin Authority Guide release – experts respond

Fri Oct 8, 2010

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority released its ‘Guide to the Proposed Basin Plan’ on October 8 at 4pm AEDT. The Guide is the first part of a three-stage process to develop a new strategy for revitalising the Murray Darling Basin, consisting of the Guide, the Proposed Basin Plan and the Basin Plan.

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Coalition science policy – experts respond

Wed Aug 18, 2010

The Coalition has today announced its science policy titled The Coalition’s Plan for Real Action on Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. The policy includes $16.7 million over three years towards science communication. Below Australian experts comment.

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