10 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The ghost in the machine of the economy - indeed in the things we handle in daily life and work - is science. It can be channelled through private enterprise or through government funding. What example of leadership does this government provide if, even more than turning its back on science, it actively diminishes it? - The Age 20 April 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... It used to be that the “Budget process” was heavily shrouded in secrecy and the details of the Budget held closely until the Treasurer got to his feet at 7.30 in the House of Representatives on Budget night (now … [Read more...]