A Queensland Health "gag order" banning medical students disclosing information inside hospitals has been slammed by students, who fear a premature end to their career if they refuse to comply.
It is assumed philosophically by governments that preserving the environment always comes at an economic cost and the carbon tax provides no better example, writes Crikey naturalist Lionel Elmore.
Big mining money has shifted behind the Coalition and poses a serious threat to Labor if maintained.
It seems appropriate during the ALP leadership squabble that one of those hung parliament initiatives that sealed Julia Gillard's prime ministership, a new think tank dedicated to regional issues is set to launch next week.
It's been a long time since an Australian election offered so many diverting novelties as the one now officially under way in Queensland.
Working in conjunction with the prominent Australian independent media website, Crikey, we will be mining for facts and going behind the seams to tell the whole story of how CSG has become so controversial, how the debate has been shaped, and its policy and political implications.
Coal seam gas activities in Queensland and NSW have created scenes of confusion, conflict, and sometimes, chaos and at the heart of much of this conflict has been land. So what rights do property owners actually have? asks FAQ Research's Dr Tina Hunter .
What is the precautionary principle? And how does it apply to the issues surrounding the development of coal seam gas? asks FAQ Research's Dr Robert Merkel.
The issue? Mining coal seam gas in agricultural areas. The conflict? Balancing food security and energy security, writes FAQ Research's Dr Tina Hunter.
If you share the view that climate change is the most important environmental issue facing Australia and the world, you should be very cautious about advocating all-out opposition to CSG, says John Quiggin.
