Australia urged to boost Antarctic science and use second ship to increase number of voyages
Senate inquiry finds axed scientific programs, toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker among problems Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government should consider introducing a second ship to increase the number of voyages to the southern continent to significantly boost Antarctic science, a cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended.The Senate inquiry into the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) found axed scientific programs, a toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker were some of problems stemming from failures in the division’s funding and governance model.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Senate inquiry finds axed scientific programs, toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker among problems
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The Australian government should consider introducing a second ship to increase the number of voyages to the southern continent to significantly boost Antarctic science, a cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended.
The Senate inquiry into the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) found axed scientific programs, a toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker were some of problems stemming from failures in the division’s funding and governance model.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...