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New research in partnership with the Victorian Electoral Commission

Ballot paper being placed into a ballot box

In one of the most ambitious studies of its type ever conducted, university researchers have partnered with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to better understand voting attitudes and behaviours across the Victorian electorate.

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Federal Government misses chance to boost skilled labour

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The amount that pensioners may earn before being hit by tax should be increased in order to boost the economy and help them to keep using their expertise, according to a report published by the University of Adelaide.

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Cartoon character inspires musicians to bounce back

A 2-panel comic. Panel 1: Cacofonix is playing a harp and singing 'If I had a hammer'. Panel 2: Cacofonix is hit in the head with a hammer.

A character from the Asterix cartoon series could be an inspiration to musicians who are faced with setbacks.

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Announcing the new Head of School of Education, Professor Susan James Relly

After an international search, the University of Adelaide is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of School of Education. 

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Call for expressions of interest: NHMRC Investigator Grant applications

A University-wide internal EOI process is underway for NHMRC Investigator Grants opening in 2023. Research Services invite you to complete an EOI if you are thinking about applying for this scheme. The information collected will be used by Research Services Hub and Spoke teams to plan and resource support and to contact applicants and communicate support opportunities. The EOI can be completed by both internal and external applicants and will remain open until 5 pm, Wednesday 31 August 2022.

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Australia and New Zealand have a golden opportunity to build stronger ties in the Pacific – but will they take it?

The Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting hosted by Fiji last week was the first to be held in person since 2019. Following a particularly challenging period, it was an opportunity for leaders to reconnect and agree to the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. This document provides a blueprint for enhanced collaboration in the region over the next three decades.

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What Albanese needs to build a new industrial relations consensus

A few weeks before his election victory, Anthony Albanese made an important speech to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He talked of “socially inclusive growth – the kind of growth that is only possible with economic reform that lifts productivity”.  

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