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.
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.
Wed Aug 11, 2010
Now that the Coalition has announced its alternative to Labor’s National Broadband Network, we have asked experts in this field for their reactions to help you understand the key differences between the policies and the evidence behind them.
Tue Aug 10, 2010
The Labor party has announced its science policy entitled Science for Australia’s Future. The policy includes $21 million in funding for Inspiring Australia, the country’s first ever national strategy for science communication.
Sat Jul 31, 2010
Premier John Brumby released the final report on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from the Royal Commission inquiry into the 2009 Victorian bushfires in which 173 people died.
Tue Jul 27, 2010
Today the Australian Labor Party announced a $113.9-million national mental health and suicide prevention plan in the lead up to the federal election. The plan, which would start in July next year, promises to boost mental health services and increase direct suicide prevention. Mental health experts respond.
Fri Jul 23, 2010
Julia Gillard gave a speech today about Labor’s climate policy, including a proposal to gather a ‘Citizen’s Assembly’ of 150 people who will examine the evidence of climate change and the case for action, and a Climate Change Commission to provide independent advice on climate science and international progress.
Thu Jul 22, 2010
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING – Thurs 22 July at 12.30pm AEST online Embargo lifted at 9.30am AEST Thu 22 July As the country gears up for the federal election, it is clear that population growth and population composition are big ticket items. A timely report to be released Thursday by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences [...]