Who needs evidence? Institute of Criminology merger remains controversial by Stephen Easton | 0 comments A Senate committee supports a proposed merger between the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, despite only hearing arguments against it. Academics in the field say it's more of an acquisition, and will hobble the research body.
Crime Commission nabs Institute of Criminology by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The Australian Institute of Criminology is likely to be absorbed by the Australian Crime Commission before the end of the year, and renamed the Crime and Justice Research Centre. Legislation to give effect to the change will be introduced to federal parliament in the next session, from October 12 to 22. Minister for Justice Michael [...]
APS union campaign escalates, but does it have the firepower to win? by Stephen Easton | 1 comment Do federal bureaucrats have the industrial firepower to force the Abbott government to soften its strict enterprise bargaining policy? Whether the measures workers can take will have any impact at all has been questioned, and stronger actions could backfire in the court of public opinion.
