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SMH: Death threats to scientists
Death threats to climate scientists was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald here.
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The Canberra Times: Climate of Fear article
Rosslyn Beeby from The Canberra Times reported on death threats to climate scientists at ANU, UNSW and University of Melbourne here.
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Evans condemns threats to academic freedom
Following the threats and intimidation of climate change scientists in Australian universities, the Federal Government issued the following media release.
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NTEU Media Release: Staff concerns force changes to ERA
Today’s announcement by Minister Kim Carr, outlining significant changes to the way the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment works, will be welcomed by the majority of ...
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Ministerial Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee on ERA
Attached is the full statement Minister Kim Carr made to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee about important reforms to the 2012 ERA process. We'd draw the attention of members to the ...
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New bill will protect academic freedom
NTEU President Jeannie Rea was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald discussing proposed protections for academic freedom in changes to HESA Act 2003.
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NTEU submission on ERA evaluation
In March 2011 the Australian Research Council (ARC) invited sectoral feedback on broad aspects of the Excellence in Research for Australia exercise. Attached is the NTEU's submission.
For more on ...
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ACTU President Ged Kearney on Precarious Employment
ACTU President Ged Kearney spoke today at the ACOSS National Conference in Melbourne on the changing significance of precarious employment in the Australian labour market.
In her speech she states; ...
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Published: 28 Mar, 2011
Tags: policy, watch, casual, casual academics, unicasual
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Media Coverage: 'Pass Marks can be Degrading' The Australian
An article today in The Australian looks at recent research on the alleged "soft marking" of international students.
Jeannie Rea is quoted stating that some academic staff have been pushed into a ...
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Review of ERA 2010 Ranked Outlets List
Following the publication of the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2010 National Report, the ARC is reviewing the ERA 2010 ranked journal and conference lists. Public consultations are ...
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