Degrees to please
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University circles have an open secret that academics are being pressurised into passing more fee-paying students because the universities need the income. The Australia Institute, a policy research centre based in Canberra, is conducting a research project on academic freedom, and how it is being affected by these pressures.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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What's the betting?
Article Abstract:
The gambling industry has many financial benefits for Australia, but its critics in the community are gaining an advantage in 2001. The 2001 election has seen some politicians concerned about votes and the industry may have to meet its critics in the middle.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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