Nick Xenophon brought his own tactics to the Senate's 'sleepover' session.Office of Nick XenophonThe Senate has passed the government’s comprehensive rewriting of its voting system, designed to limit the prospect of “micro” players being elected.
This paves the way for a July 2 double-dissolution election – if Malcolm...
What does a formal ballot look like after the government's Senate voting changes?AAP/Richard WainwrightAfter a marathon debate in the upper house, the Turnbull government’s changes to the way Australians elect their senators passed on Friday.
Under the changes, voters will have more control over their preferences.
The general principles of the...
Humans have been taking a beating from computers lately. The 4-1 defeat of Go grandmaster Lee Se-Dol by Google’s AlphaGo artificial intelligence (AI) is only the latest in a string of pursuits in which technology has triumphed over humanity.
Self-driving cars are already less accident-prone than human drivers, the TV quiz show Jeopardy! is a...
Many university degrees require a high level of maths skill.ShutterstockIn 2013, a meeting of academics specialising in teaching first year undergraduate mathematics (known as the FYiMaths network) identified that the broad removal of mathematics prerequisites for many undergraduate degrees had created the biggest challenge they faced in teaching.
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Old and unwanted equipment and business assets are often worth far more than they appear particularly those containing valuable metals. Precious metals, led by gold and silver reaching record highs...
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Everyone wants to live life with independence and dignity. For people with disabilities, achieving this often requires the right support. This is where NDIS providers play an important role. These pro...
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In the modern world, where manufacturing has become highly interconnected, the weakest components of the supply chain can only make the chain as strong as it is. One defective component might cause ...
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