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CSIRO - Sells out Australia's future

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December 23, 2011 11:58:56 PM

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general...

Scientist's services no longer required

BY ROSSLYN BEEBY SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT REPORTER
24 Dec, 2011 01:00 AM

One of Australia's most-awarded climate researchers, oceanographer Trevor McDougall, has been made redundant by the CSIRO, drawing a stinging letter of rebuke from top international scientists.
The four-page letter accuses CSIRO of ''relinquishing its responsibility'' to global climate science, ''taking definitive steps towards mediocrity'' and abandoning ''high-impact research''.

But the CSIRO has defended its decision, saying it must focus on science that delivers ''the greatest national benefit''.

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December 24, 2011 1:15:54 AM

Why is Labor trying so hard to return to surplus?
December 24, 2011 11:53:13 AM

Wrong question.

Why is labour "making it look" like they are trying so hard to break even?

there ... understand now?

ch ... ching !!
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December 24, 2011 2:12:21 PM

They could cut the DER.

That's going nowhere quickly.
December 27, 2011 8:18:27 PM

Could you AUSome folk elaborate a bit more on the gravity of this situation? I'm unclear as to the ramifications and what the politics surrounding this mean.
December 27, 2011 11:32:07 PM

The CSIRO is like our R&D for scientific development funding in Australia.
December 27, 2011 11:56:19 PM

No offense, as Im not up to this mans accomplishments.
But, is he some huge contributer of this science?
Theres alot of people willing (able?) to take his place
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