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First review in two decades found at least six projects blocked by education ministers and calls for limits on ministerial intervention

Politicians interfering with peer-reviewed science grants is a “widespread source of despair” and should be stamped out, a review of Australia’s top science-funding agency has found.

Education Minister Jason Clare has just released a highly anticipated review into how research is funded in Australia.

The Australian Research Council has been marred by political interference in recent years.

"Given the massive transfer of funding from health and public housing to pay for the tram, the government’s arrogant determination to pursue light rail  should be stopped in its tracks," says letter writer COLIN LYONS, of Weetangera.

The truth is that Scott Morrison does not have many options nor, unlike most of his predecessors, a pension.

"This is an exciting team, a team which is overflowing with talent," said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his new cabinet and ministry.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to quit politics by the end of 2023, triggering an unwelcome byelection for Liberal leader Peter Dutton.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to quit politics by the end of 2023, triggering an unwelcome byelection for Liberal leader Peter Dutton.

It is self-evident that schools must look beyond just going back to ‘business as usual’.