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Uranium trade spearheads development of India partnership

Thu, 25/10/2012 - Michael Angwin
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The Queensland Government has decided to recommence uranium mining following Julia Gillard's recent dicussions with India over the sale of uranium to the country. Michael Angwin says that decision supports the national interest.

Research revamp recommended

Tue, 23/10/2012 - Prof Tony Peacock
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Researchers have welcomed a new plan by the Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research in Australia to boost funding to the sector. Tony Peacock says if the recommendations are accepted we will see a decade of major cultural change in the medical research scene in Australia.

Foreign ownership debate needed

Fri, 19/10/2012 - Kelvin Thomson
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A 2011 ABS survey investigated the level of foreign ownership of Australian farm land. It found that 89 percent of agricultural land was Australian-owned, but many are concerned that level is too high. Kelvin Thomson looks at the issues surrounding the ownership of our agricultural assets.

More Australians living in poverty

Mon, 15/10/2012 - 11:25 — Site Administrator

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The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has released a new report showing poverty in Australia remains a persistent problem with an estimated 12.8 percent of all people living below the poverty line. The report provides the most comprehensive picture of poverty in the nation since 2006 and shows that people who are unemployed, children, and those whose main source of income is social security payments, are the groups most at risk of poverty.

A deficit of stability and predictability

Tue, 25/09/2012 - Robert.Carling
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The Federal Government has been forced to re-write the Budget it released just months ago due to a slump in Australian mineral prices. Robert Carling says a stable tax regime is more important than whether the budget is a few billion in surplus or deficit.

The IT experience - Is industry serious about the costs of doing business?

Mon, 24/09/2012 - Ed Husic
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This year the Federal Government held an inquiry into IT pricing in Australia. Ed Husic spoke at the GAP Productivity Summit about the importance of access to new technology for consumers and businesses.

New government discussion paper outlines options for NSW strata

Mon, 17/09/2012 - The Hon Anthony...
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It is estimated that more than half of Sydney-siders will live in strata developments by 2030. Launching the NSW strata discussion paper, Anthony Roberts says that statistic makes it essential that the State has an effective strata framework.

Educate against online racism

Tue, 11/09/2012 - Jamie-Lee Dwyer
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When Facebook decided to deactivate a racist page which branded Aborigines as alcoholics the Australian Communications and Media Authority investigated. Jamie-Lee Dwyer looks at the controversial issue of online racism.

Mining regulation in Australia

Thu, 06/09/2012 - Mitchell Hooke
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The mining industry has changed significantly over the last 20 years with regulations and the environment playing a key role in the way the sector operates. Mitchell Hooke explains the processes companies must go through to get mining approvals and defends the industry’s environmental credentials.

Productivity is in the eye of the beholder

Mon, 03/09/2012 - David Byers
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Industrial relations continues to be a divisive topic in Australia, especially when it comes to productivity. David Byers says for our our oil and gas sector to flourish access to skilled labour is essential.