A couple of articles in the Australian media this morning with some food for thought
First, from the Australian Financial Review:
Australia will cut its research budget by 7 per cent over the next 12 months, and another 10 per cent in the following three years. At the same time it's offering tax cuts and write-offs in its budget this month for small firms to buy equipment like espresso machines and lawnmowers as the centerpiece of a plan to build a "stronger and more prosperous Australia."
Article is here (may be gated): Australia dumbs down as government bets on baristas over brains
(At least we're doing it well: second coffee maker from Down Under to win the World Barista Championship)
And, this from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation:
Ever thought about wearing ugg boots to work? How about a onesie?
If you work at the Immigration Department, your time has run out.
The department has a new dress code and comfort dressing is out.
... So far no-one has been disciplined under the new rules. Mr Pezzullo said he did not think they were "draconian" but rather about "basic professionalism"
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And, no ... I'm not making this stuff up.
