Australian chief scientist floats new open access proposal Cathy Foley wants to extend access to scholarly journals beyond academia By John Ross 5 December
Australian researchers win appeals over preprints ban New lease of life for lucky six as committee overturns scrapping of their funding applications By John Ross 2 December
Australian education minister stands aside over abuse claims Alan Tudge denies wrongdoing and promises to cooperate with independent investigation By John Ross 2 December
New president opens doors at Australia’s learned academy Nanotechnologist and laser expert shines the way for others, by endowment as well as by example By John Ross 1 December
Australian borders shut on the eve of their opening Latest developments on both sides of the Tasman Sea highlight the uncertainty confronting international students By John Ross 30 November
ANU governance ‘largely’ fit for?purpose Audit finds shortcomings in Australian university’s capital works, budget, fraud control and executive pay arrangements By John Ross 29 November
Australian review backs cadetships to?improve employability Our review won’t work until you ‘get on with’ the last one, former v-cs tell government By John Ross 27 November
Release salary information, ombudsman tells Adelaide Regulator dismisses Australian university’s claim that it is primarily a commercially funded organisation By John Ross 26 November
Australia boosts work rights for overseas master’s graduates Three-year post-study work visa features among changes to lure students and reduce costs to institutions By John Ross 25 November
Australian regulator clears Turnitin buyout of?Ouriginal Anti-plagiarism giant’s acquisition of a key rival ‘will not substantially lessen competition’, ACCC finds By John Ross 25 November
A$10 million settlement in Australian ‘wage theft’ dispute A$40 million repayments flagged so far the tip of the iceberg, union says By John Ross 24 November
Melbourne recruiting sector’s first gender affirmation adviser Role focused on supporting staff and handling complaints, but critics express concern about potential threats to academic freedom By John Ross 24 November
