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How universities came to rely on international students

Their institutions have boomed from what has been a very lucrative business, but they have become badly overexposed […] Universities argue they have pursued this market by necessity. ... Others return to their home country to become leaders in business,
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/05/25/how-universities-came-to-rely-on-international-students.html
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It's not too late to fight for our digital rights

This means taking a deep look at the role of private, transnational digital platforms in reshaping the way we work, study and conduct business and our interactions with government and each
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/11/28/it-s-not-too-late-to-fight-for-our-digital-rights.html
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Who cares for care workers?

Who cares for care workers? 16 December 2020. Care profession vulnerabilities laid bare by pandemic. The intricacies of the employment-care work connection must be better factored into policy, a new expert report asserts. Now, more than ever,
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/12/16/who-cares-for-care-workers-.html
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Myanmar's young protesters are funny, brave and media-savvy

They are impressively disciplined. While their street performances may have levity, they are serious about the business of protesting, organising targeted campaigns, delivering food and water, distributing leaflets, and trying to
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/02/19/myanmars-young-protestors-are-funny-brave-and-media-savvy.html
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Virtual and augmented realities: six thorny questions you need to ask

Considering Facebook’s history of questionable business practices, such as their privacy violations around facial recognition, this is troubling.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/06/23/virtual-and-augmented-realities--six-thorny-questions-you-need-t.html
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2017 federal budget explained: 6 things you need to know

Inland Rail and the various freight rail projects promised throughout Australia," said Dr Geoffrey Clifton from the University of Sydney Business School. ... However, they are not enough. Associate Professor Antony Ting, University of Sydney Business
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/05/10/2017-federal-budget-explained--6-things-you-need-to-know.html
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Winners and losers of Australia and Indonesia’s trade deal

Dr Patricia Ranald from the Department of Political Economy scrutinises the recently-signed free-trade deal between Australia and Indonesia that has been eight years in the making.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/03/07/winners-and-losers-of-australia-and-indonesia-s-trade-deal.html
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5 things you need to know about the federal budget

Adjunct Professor Martin Locke from the University of Sydney Business School says, “we can expect this to be an infrastructure budget with Scott Morrison reiterating the previously announced commitments to funding ... tax and personal tax income
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/05/04/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-federal-budget.html
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Mr Morrison, please enshrine our climate targets in law

This is because businesses, in particular the electricity sector, faced mandatory financial costs if they failed to comply. ... Her Climate Change Bill, currently the subject of a parliamentary inquiry, is supported by both the business sector and
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/02/12/mr-morrison--please-enshrine-our-climate-targets-in-law.html
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Push for change to elder abuse laws to prevent false claims

Push for change to elder abuse laws to prevent false claims. 1 February 2021. Disgruntled relatives can win inheritance battles under ‘abuse’ pretence. Australian legislators should consider relaxing guardianship and power-of-attorney laws,
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/02/01/push-for-change-to-elder-abuse-laws-to-prevent-false-claims.html