Research policy


RAPID REACTION: Legislation review recommends status quo for Australian stem cell science – experts respond

Thu Jul 7, 2011

The Australian Government this afternoon tabled a report from a Legislative Review Committee on the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002. The committee, also known as the Heerey Committee, has reviewed these laws, which ban human cloning and regulate research using embryonic and adult stem [...]

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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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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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ONLINE BRIEFING: Stem cell legislation and research in Australia – an overview

Tue Mar 1, 2011

ONLINE BACKGROUND BRIEFING - Wednesday, March 2 at 10.30am AEDT online
An independent committee is reviewing the Australian legislation governing the use of human embryos and therapeutic cloning in scientific research.
What will this review mean for stem cell research in Australia?

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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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RAPID ROUNDUP: Budget 2010/11 - Scientists react

Tue May 11, 2010

As the federal government releases the details of the latest budget, the AusSMC is collating the views of scientists on a range of key announcements.

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Launch of National Science Communication Strategy: Inspiring Australia - Experts respond

Mon Feb 8, 2010

Senator the Hon Kim Carr today launched Australia’s new National Science Communication Strategy, Inspiring Australia. The new strategy comes at a time when science underpins many of the major political and community debates and aims to build a strong, open relationship between science and society.

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RAPID ROUNDUP: Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission Interim - Experts respond

Mon Aug 17, 2009

The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission has just released its interim report into the ‘Black Saturday’ Victorian bushfires. The Commission was established on 16 February to investigate the causes and responses to the bushfires which swept through parts of Victoria in late January and February 2009.

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