Science contributes $330 billion a year to the Australian economy, according to a report by the Australian Academy of Science.
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Union wins battle against high-tech manufacturer ResMed
The Federal Court has confirmed that the AMWU is able to apply to the Fair Work Commission to represent ResMed workers in any future collective agreement negotiations.
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Nearly a quarter of Australians undertaking vocational training
Nearly a quarter of Australians aged 15 to 64 undertook some form of vocational education and training in 2014, according to new data.
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STEM-ing our engineering shortages
An Australian program, which links schools with industry in a collaborative environment, is successfully engaging students in an engineering future. Alan Johnson reports.
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Building submarines overseas would still benefit SA: report
South Australia’s defence industry is in a good position to prosper even if the next generation submarines are not built there, according to a report.
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Govt to put warship program to tender
The Government will put the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project to a new limited tender, following a cost blowout.
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RET deal closer after intervention from Tony Abbott
The Government and the Opposition are close to finally agreeing on the RET, following Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s intervention to dump two-yearly reviews.
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Cut tax on small business by 5pc: Bill Shorten
Labor would cut the tax on small business to 25 per cent and place a greater emphasis on science and technology, says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
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Claim small businesses could rort Tony Abbott’s new tax deductions
The budget measure which gives small businesses a $20,000 upfront tax deduction on asset purchases could be rorted, according to a prominent tax adviser.
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The 2015-16 Federal Budget and manufacturing
The 2015-16 Federal Budget has delivered a tax break for small businesses, money to promote trade and encouragement of foreign investment.
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