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Australia-New Zealand Correspondent for Research Professional News, www.researchprofessionalnews.com
New Zealand: predator free funding for Wellington welcome, but is the science to support it being funded? (subscriber content):
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Scientists raise doubts over NZ predator eradication goals - Research Professional News
Extra funding for Wellington programme is welcome but not enough by itself, ecologists warn
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-4-scientists-raise-doubts-over-nz-predator-eradication-goals/
about 7 hours ago
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Australia: medical research sector steps up funding campaign with claims of high ROI (subscriber content):
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Medical research funding âcan deliver almost sixfold returnsâ - Research Professional News
Report highlights value of Australian health research institutes and warns that almost half face insolvency
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2026-4-medical-research-funding-can-deliver-almost-sixfold-returns/
about 7 hours ago
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Australia: Atec passes with expanded brief to cover research (free to read):
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New Australian higher education commission gets research brief - Research Professional News
Parliament passes Atec legislation, including amendments giving it the power to consider research issues
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-4-new-australian-higher-education-commission-gets-research-brief/
about 7 hours ago
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New Zealand: University of Auckland "reprioritising" in face of science system changes (subscriber content):
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System reforms force NZ universities to reprioritise - Research Professional News
Auckland is âprotectingâ fundamental and humanities research, vice-chancellor says
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-system-reforms-force-nz-universities-to-reprioritise/
2 days ago
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Australia: fighting scientific misinformation will require social science help, Senate report says (subscriber content):
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Australian government urged to fight climate misinformation - Research Professional News
Senate report highlights âdeliberate manipulation of public discourseâ and calls for increased social sciences funding
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-3-australian-government-urged-to-fight-climate-misinformation/
2 days ago
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Australia: Ayres says R&D will be key to economic security, manufacturing revival (free to read):
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R&D is key to economic security, Australian science minister says - Research Professional News
Tim Ayres backs recent report by national R&D review panel but provides no funding promises
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-3-r-d-is-key-to-economic-security-australian-minister-says/
2 days ago
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New Zealand: Universities New Zealand cuts back on policy staff, Whelan to depart (subscriber content):
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Universities New Zealand announces staff cuts - Research Professional News
Vice-chancellorsâ group will âtransition to a smaller secretariat modelâ, with chief executive Chris Whelan resigning
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-universities-new-zealand-announces-staff-cuts/
7 days ago
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Australia: TEQSA releases new risk framework, promises it's not just more red tape (subscriber content):
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University regulator consults on updated risk framework - Research Professional News
Teqsaâs proposed framework outlines eight focus areas for Australian universities
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-university-regulator-consults-on-updated-risk-framework/
7 days ago
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Australia: Australia says it will be part of A$155 billion Horizon Europe research fund in 2027 (subscriber content):
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Australia expects to join Horizon Europe in 2027 - Research Professional News
Research-intensive universities chip in to get access to EU funding and partnerships
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-3-australia-expects-to-join-horizon-europe-in-2027/
8 days ago
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Australia: CSIRO staff "desperate", inquiry told (free to read):
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Csiro âis barely surviving and needs urgent helpâ - Research Professional News
Cuts at national science agency are âcanary in the coalmineâ for Australian research, inquiry hears
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-csiro-is-barely-surviving-and-needs-urgent-help/
9 days ago
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Australia: interest groups, smaller universities say SERD research reforms must work for all (subscriber content):
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Australian R&D reforms âmust be inclusiveâ, university groups say - Research Professional News
Regional and specialist institutions warn against âfurther concentration of capabilitiesâ in major cities
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-3-australian-r-d-reforms-must-be-inclusive-university-groups-say/
9 days ago
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New Zealand: Covid-19 report says better comms, evidence-based decision making are lessons to be learned from pandemic (subscriber content):
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âBetter comms needed around evidence-based decision-makingâ - Research Professional News
Researchers back NZ Covid inquiryâs call for creation of a social cohesion and trust agency
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-better-comms-needed-around-evidence-based-decision-making/
14 days ago
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Australia: joining Extremely Large Telescope project would pay off, report says (subscriber content):
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Full membership of ESO âwould boost Australian scienceâ - Research Professional News
University of New South Wales professor stresses importance of joining European Southern Observatory
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-3-full-membership-of-eso-would-boost-australian-science/
14 days ago
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Australia: landmark R&D report calls for sweeping change (free to read):
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Australian R&D system âneeds bold reform and a clear visionâ - Research Professional News
Landmark report from panel led by Tesla chair Robyn Denholm calls for major changes
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-3-australian-r-d-system-needs-bold-reform-and-a-clear-vision/
14 days ago
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New Zealand: discovery research will still be a priority, RFNZ chair says (free to read):
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New Zealand âwill still invest in discovery research after reformsâ - Research Professional News
Research Funding New Zealand chair heralds forthcoming âinvestment plansâ for national priorities
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-new-zealand-will-still-invest-in-discovery-research-after-reforms/
16 days ago
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Australia: A$66m in latest CRC-P round for automation R&D (subscriber content):
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Robotics projects awarded A$66m - Research Professional News
Latest round of Australiaâs CRC-P industry-academia scheme backs 27 projects
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2026-3-robotics-projects-awarded-66m/
16 days ago
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Australia: national funding system "needs a reboot," Royal Society of Victoria says (subscriber content):
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Funding model for science âneeds a rebootâ - Research Professional News
Royal Society of Victoria says current model is not delivering âthe long-term outcomes Australia needsâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-funding-model-for-science-needs-a-reboot/
16 days ago
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New Zealand: NZ unis back tighter controls on interference in research, citing concerns about international credibility (free to read):
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Universities back tighter controls against foreign interference - Research Professional News
International collaboration risks should be managed in partnership with government, New Zealand institutions say
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-universities-back-tighter-controls-against-foreign-interference/
21 days ago
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Australia: single CRC funded in latest round (subscriber content):
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New Cooperative Research Centre to focus on metals technology - Research Professional News
Latest round of Australian programme supports only one research centre, âdisappointingâ other bidders
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-new-cooperative-research-centre-to-focus-on-metals-technology/
21 days ago
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Australia: review of university threshold standards may add AI rules (subscriber content):
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Review of university standards calls for explicit rules on AI - Research Professional News
Australian discussion paper addresses research ethics, university governance and racism
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-3-review-of-university-standards-calls-for-explicit-rules-on-ai/
21 days ago
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New Zealand: Science stagnating, NZAS says as it releases its election manifesto (subscriber content):
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âNo prospectâ of growth in NZ science sector, association warns - Research Professional News
New Zealand Association of Scientists blasts government strategy and outlines workforce needs
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-no-prospect-of-growth-in-nz-science-sector-association-warns/
23 days ago
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Australia: major review of Murray-Darling Basin plan should be "guided by science," CRC says (subscriber content):
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Murray-Darling waterways plan âshould be guided by scienceâ - Research Professional News
Discussion paper wants âbetter science and monitoringâ to inform decisions around major Australian river basin
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-industry-2026-3-murray-darling-waterways-plan-should-be-guided-by-science/
23 days ago
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Australia: relying on student fees to fund research leads to "strange outcomes," NSW inquiry told (free to read):
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Reliance on international tuition fees âleads to strange outcomesâ - Research Professional News
New South Wales inquiry hears concerns over universitiesâ accountability and use of consultants
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-3-reliance-on-international-tuition-fees-leads-to-strange-outcomes/
23 days ago
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New Zealand: Bioeconomy research institute job cuts slammed (subscriber content):
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Union slams job losses at Bioeconomy Science Institute - Research Professional News
Public Service Association calls redundancies âa loss New Zealand will feel for years to comeâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-union-slams-job-losses-at-bioeconomy-science-institute/
28 days ago
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Australia: Csiro's submission to Senate inquiry lays cards on the table (subscriber content):
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Csiro defends cuts in submission to Senate inquiry - Research Professional News
Australian science agency says it must âadapt to changing financial circumstancesâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-csiro-defends-cuts-in-submission-to-senate-inquiry/
28 days ago
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Australia: NHMRC, ARC's research integrity push (free to read):
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Australian councils launch national research integrity review - Research Professional News
ARC and NHMRC warn of a âlack of consistent, sector-wide data on research integrity issuesâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-3-australian-councils-launch-national-research-integrity-review/
28 days ago
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New Zealand: Space launch boom "lacks proper science" on environmental risks (free to read):
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Decision to allow more space launches âlacks evidence baseâ - Research Professional News
New Zealand governmentâs announcement of tenfold increase draws criticism from scientists
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-3-decision-to-allow-more-space-launches-lacks-evidence-base/
30 days ago
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Australia: Business Council urges research investment and encouragement of overseas student intakes (subscriber content):
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Strengthen international education, industry group urges - Research Professional News
Business Council of Australia wants changed approach to international students and R&D tax breaks
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-3-strengthen-international-education-industry-group-urges/
30 days ago
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Australia: Senate review backs Atec bills, but passage still in doubt (subscriber content):
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Senate committee backs Atec bills - Research Professional News
But dissenting opinions cast doubt on future of Australian Tertiary Education Commission
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-3-senate-committee-backs-atec-bills/
30 days ago
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New Zealand: career as a clinician researcher in NZ "not viable" (subscriber content):
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New Zealand - Research Professional News
New Zealand
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/australia-nz/new-zealand/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: vice chancellors' group warns of dire sector budget outlooks affecting research (subscriber content):
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University heads call for ârealismâ over funding situation - Research Professional News
Ability of Australian universities to fund research âis weakeningâ, vice-chancellors group says
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-university-heads-call-for-realism-over-funding-situation/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: university red tape working group launched (subscriber content):
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Australian government launches university deregulation drive - Research Professional News
Universities Australia welcomes creation of deregulation working group it will co-chair
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-australian-government-launches-university-deregulation-drive/
about 1 month ago
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New Zealand: scientists' concerns over new environment bill (subscriber content):
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Natural Environment Bill ârestricts scientific inputâ - Research Professional News
Plan to update New Zealandâs environmental regulations moves too fast, scientists say
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-natural-environment-bill-restricts-scientific-input/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: health research data access to be expanded to cohort studies (subscriber content):
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Health researchers will gain access to bigger body of data - Research Professional News
National data infrastructure scheme expands to include cohort studies
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-health-researchers-will-gain-access-to-bigger-body-of-data/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: weapons research network to be led by RMIT, Flinders (subscriber content):
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RMIT and Flinders sign up for defence research network - Research Professional News
New Australian network to accelerate weapons and energetic materials development
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-rmit-and-flinders-sign-up-for-defence-research-network/
about 1 month ago
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Australian feature: why Atec is the problem child of university reforms (subscriber content):
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Is the Atec âfit for purposeâ? - Research Professional News
Concerns over new tertiary commissionâs independence and research powers could sink proposal
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-is-the-atec-fit-for-purpose/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: "mountain of work" to do at Csiro, minister says (subscriber content):
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Csiro âneeds mountain of work to make it fit for the futureâ - Research Professional News
But minister defends government funding levels for key Australian science agency
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-csiro-needs-mountain-of-work-to-make-it-fit-for-the-future/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: report says racism at universities runs deep and wide (free to read):
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Racism âdeeply entrenchedâ at universities - Research Professional News
Australian Human Rights Commission reports âsystemic issueâ affecting students and researchers
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-racism-deeply-entrenched-at-universities/
about 1 month ago
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New Zealand: first survey of Pacific research academy reveals lack of national strategies, reliance on donors (subscriber content):
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Academy highlights major gaps in Pacific nationsâ research capacity - Research Professional News
Baseline report shows overdependence on donors and lack of national approaches
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-academy-highlights-major-gaps-in-pacific-nations-research-capacity/
about 1 month ago
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New Zealand: young scientists tell of watching their career hopes wane as funding tightens (subscriber content):
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Funding landscape âis collapsing around usâ, young scientists say - Research Professional News
Paper warns that talent is being driven âout of research and out of New Zealandâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-funding-landscape-is-collapsing-around-us-young-scientists-say/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: survey finds university staff stressed at up to twice the level of other workers (subscriber content):
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University staff âhave double the stress of the wider workforceâ - Research Professional News
Adelaide University research points to âa sector-wide public health concern requiring urgent, coordinated actionâ
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-university-staff-have-double-the-stress-of-the-wider-workforce/
about 1 month ago
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Australia: Grant delays inevitable, Australian Research Council tells Senate Estimates hearing (free to read):
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Grant timeline delays âinevitableâ given security rules, ARC says - Research Professional News
Australian Research Council tells Senate of foreign interference issues and restructuring plans
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-timeline-delays-inevitable-given-security-requirements-arc-says/
about 1 month ago
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New Zealand: clinical trials failing on ethnicity, race data (subscriber content):
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Clinical trials in New Zealand âare failing to capture data on ethnicityâ - Research Professional News
Lack of reporting muddies questions around representation in medical research, study finds
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-clinical-trials-in-new-zealand-are-failing-to-capture-data-on-ethnicity/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: health and medical researchers call on government to show them the money in 2026 budget (free to read):
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Health research bodies demand funding boost in May budget - Research Professional News
Australian government urged to unlock more money from Medical Research Future Fund
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-health-research-bodies-demand-funding-boost-in-may-budget/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: Atec passes lower house, but Senate not a done deal (subscriber content):
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Tertiary commission legislation passes lower house of parliament - Research Professional News
Bills to create Australian Tertiary Education Commission still face challenges and opposition
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-universities-2026-2-tertiary-commission-legislation-passes-lower-house-of-parliament/
about 2 months ago
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New Zealand: Scientists' association says national science system reforms are failing (subscriber content):
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System reforms are failing, science group warns - Research Professional News
New Zealand Association of Scientists says governmentâs changes are not addressing underlying issues
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-system-reforms-are-failing-science-group-warns/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: Universities say the May budget must fix "underfunding" (free to read):
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Australian research ecosystem âchronically underfundedâ - Research Professional News
Universitiesâ pre-budget submissions request more funding for overheads, infrastructure and regional research
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-politics-2026-2-australian-research-ecosystem-chronically-underfunded/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: medical researchers shocked at unexpected "pause" in commercialisation scheme (subscriber content):
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Health council pauses research commercialisation scheme - Research Professional News
Researchers in Australia âshockedâ as NHMRC diverts A$16.6 million to Ideas Grants
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-health-council-pauses-research-commercialisation-scheme/
about 2 months ago
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New Zealand: Animal research group welcomes decline in "high impact" on animals, but overall numbers used rises (subscriber content):
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Decline in high impact on animals from research âencouragingâ - Research Professional News
Annual report shows increased animal use in New Zealand but some efforts to minimise harm
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2026-2-decline-in-high-impact-on-animals-encouraging-council-says/
about 2 months ago
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Australia: NHMRC, MRFF adopt open science policy (free to read):
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Health research bodies release new open science policy - Research Professional News
Compliance is mandatory across Australian government-funded medical research
https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2026-2-health-research-bodies-release-new-open-science-policy/
about 2 months ago
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