National Science Statement a positive gesture but lacks policy solutions: experts
Mar 22, 2017 07:24 am UTC| Science Law
Today the Australian government launched the National Science Statement, outlining its commitment to science as part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda. This comes in advance of the 2030 Strategic Plan, with...
The legitimacy of the US Supreme Court is at stake
Mar 21, 2017 09:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
The US Senate is in the process of examining Donald Trumps first nominee to the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch. His confirmation hearings are forcing the Democrats into a tricky decision: still smarting from the Republicans...
British pensioners in Spain worry Brexit could force them to return to UK
Mar 20, 2017 12:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Spain is home to more than 100,000 British pensioners. Most moved there many years ago to enjoy their retirement with the understanding that they would be able to export their pension and healthcare rights with them. But...
What a 'no deal' Brexit would mean for healthcare of British pensioners in Spain
Mar 20, 2017 12:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
One thing that matters enormously to UK voters is the NHS. A battle bus emblazoned with a claim that the NHS would receive 350m a week if the UK left the European Union was crucial to the victory of the Leave vote in the...
Boards must do more to stamp out wrongdoing that damages trust in charities
Mar 20, 2017 02:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
When you put $20 in the charity collectors can at the traffic lights, you trust that it goes to the people the charity was set up to help. But how do you know if this is actually the case? The vast majority of donations...
Government cracks down on secret company payments to unions
Mar 20, 2017 01:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
The government has announced legislation to ban secret payments between employers and unions, with companies facing criminal penalties of up to A$4.5 million for breaches when the payment could have a corrupting...
Could Roe v. Wade be overturned?
Mar 20, 2017 01:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
If you care about the future of abortion rights, now is a good time to worry. A sweeping Supreme Court victory for pro-choice advocates last summer was quickly overrun by worries brought on by the election of Donald...
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Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
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