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Why it matters that student participation in maths and science is declining

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imageToday's students with intentions to study at university do less maths and less science than previous generations.AAP/Dan Peled

There has been a lot of talk about Australia’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) crisis, and new initiatives have been developed to tackle it. There is talk about engaging students with...

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Patching the flaws around ChAFTA's labour provisions

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imageUnions have campaigned hard against temporary labour provisions in the China Australia free trade agreement.AAP/NewZulu/Alex Bainbridge

Provisions in the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) allowing temporary labour from China to be employed in Australia have become a political lightning rod. While business supports the provisions,...

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