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Government falters in a science world

It has been clear for some years that Australia’s governments are no longer able to keep up with the pace of scientific progress.

Fast-emerging issues such as climate change, the water crisis, the internet, nanotechnology, gene modification, stem cells, extinctions and future energy are leaving our politicians and bureaucrats flat-footed. And, for all the election hype about “Australia’s future” there is hardly a whisper about science – the main means by which that future will be delivered.

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thanks a lot dear, im very interesting for your article. im very impresing for this :)

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May 3, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterslowbos

thank you.

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May 13, 2010 | Unregistered Commentergame online

The 2009 Australian Government stimulus package handouts start in early April. People earning less than $80,000 last year get $900 from the federal government. Thank you Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, I fully intend to do my economic duty and spend every cent to help stimulate the economy.

May 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJulius

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