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Chemistry World November 15, 2013 Ned Stafford	Major Australian research job cuts on the cards The announcement last week by Australia's prime minister, Tony Abbott, to cut 12,000 public service jobs through hiring freezes, including temporary positions at the country's premier national science agency.
Chemistry World October 9, 2013 Angeli Mehta	Australian climate body saved by crowd sourced donations Backing from the Australian public has helped resurrect a body set up to provide independent information on climate change to government and citizens.
Chemistry World September 16, 2013 Ned Stafford	Battle over carbon tax looms As newly elected Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott prepares to be sworn into office this week, opponents of his plan to abolish the so-called carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions are preparing for political battle.
Chemistry World July 23, 2013 Ned Stafford	Australia plans to scrap carbon tax early With national elections looming later this year, Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has announced plans to end the highly controversial carbon tax a year ahead of schedule.
Chemistry World May 16, 2013 Angeli Mehta	Australian budget hits higher education hard Catriona Jackson, chief executive of advocacy group Science & Technology Australia, warns that they are 'really going to get in the way of research'.
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2013	Country Report: Australia In some ways the Australian medicines industry is going through the same restructuring and challenges as the industry is globally.
Chemistry World November 14, 2011 Maria Burke	Australian carbon tax passes into law Australia's carbon tax has finally received approval from the country's Senate after years of bitter political wrangling.
Chemistry World October 6, 2011 Maria Burke	Half of Young Australian Academics Ready to Quit The future of Australian higher education is hanging in the balance because young academics feel unappreciated, underpaid and lacking in job security, according to a new report.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2011 Rich Smith	Australia Holds a Garage Sale And then it's going to need to buy (a lot of) planes, tanks, ships, and other military equipment.
TIME Asia June 13, 2011 Michael Schuman	China's Mining Pit However the countries feel about each other, China's roaring economy can't do without Australia's resources, and Australia's prosperity can't do without China's roaring economy.
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