Could Adani sue if the mine is cancelled?
07 May 2019
A former investment treaty between India and Australia allows for a legal claim if the mine doesn’t go ahead, but this shouldn’t deter a federal government, says a UNSW Law researcher.
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Why the political football of immigration needs a time out
Why the political football of immigration needs a time out
07 May 2019
Discussion of immigration during the election campaign amounts to nothing but scaremongering, says Adjunct Professor Raja Junankar.
Bill Shorten's promise of a living wage is both realistic and necessary. But it's not enough
Bill Shorten’s promise of a living wage is both realistic and necessary. But it’s not enough
07 May 2019
It ought to be possible to replace Australia’s minimum wage with a higher “living wage” without putting people our of work, but more will be needed.
These crystals really do heal – thanks to biomedical and chemical engineers
These crystals really do heal – thanks to biomedical and chemical engineers
07 May 2019
UNSW Sydney engineers have led the way to ensure oral medicines targeting specific diseases or parts of the body are protected from the acidic conditions of the stomach.
Fixing the gap between Labor's greenhouse gas goals and their policies
Fixing the gap between Labor’s greenhouse gas goals and their policies
06 May 2019
Labor’s policies have to get a lot more ambitious if they want to see real reductions in emissions.
Why the RBA needs to cut rates tomorrow
Why the RBA needs to cut rates tomorrow
06 May 2019
When the Reserve Bank considers the numbers around inflation, it knows it has little choice but to act, says Professor Richard Holden.
Puckish charm and no politicians: the 2019 Archibald Prize
Puckish charm and no politicians: the 2019 Archibald Prize
06 May 2019
Perhaps as a reflection of the current state of national affairs, this year’s Archibald Prize exhibition is a politician-free zone.
The Pacific can be more than a 'nursery' for Australian exporters
The Pacific can be more than a ‘nursery’ for Australian exporters
06 May 2019
Australian policymakers should respect the economic independence of Pacific nations, says Tim Harcourt.
Giving the gift of sight in Papua New Guinea
Giving the gift of sight in Papua New Guinea
03 May 2019
Eye care research highlights the widespread problem of vision impairment in PNG, prompting advocates like Dr Anthea Burnett to keenly pursue widespread optometry services.
UNSW team takes top place in global blockchain competition
UNSW team takes top place in global blockchain competition
03 May 2019
The UNSW interdisciplinary team created a service for GPs to help them efficiently find suitable community care for their patients.