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Political exchange
THE Federal MP for Banks, David Coleman,
met with the Australian Political Exchange
Council’s delegation from the Philippines in
Sydney recently.
The Philippine delegation is part of program that has
existed since 1981.
The program offers delegates from the Council’s
international exchange partners an opportunity to learn
about Australia and its political system.
The bipartisan program also supports delegates to
build networks and on-going relationships with young
political leaders from partner countries.
“It was a great pleasure to welcome this delegation of
young political leaders from the Philippines and share our
collective experiences of government,” Mr Coleman said. n
Search on for
top scientists
NOMINATIONS for Australia’s most
prestigious science awards, the Prime
Minister’s Prizes for Science are now open.
Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Michaelia Cash, said
the prizes celebrated the achievements and successes of
Australian scientists, teachers and innovators in Australia
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The Philippine delegates with Mr Coleman, fourth from right.
and abroad.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday on March 26,
2018.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent
residents of Australia, not be self-nominated, not be
nominated in more than one prize category in any given
year, and meet the specific eligibility criteria for the
nominated prize.
“These awards recognise the extraordinary
contribution that Australia's scientists and science
teachers make to our nation, not only through their world-
leading research but also as role models for young people
considering careers in science, technology, engineering or
mathematics,” Ms Cash said.
Recipients of the prizes share in $750,000 in seven
prize categories, including two that recognise excellence in
science teaching in primary and secondary schools.
The eligibility guidelines for the Excellence in Science
Teaching awards have been broadened this year to include
mathematics and technology teachers for the first time.
Assistant Minister for Jobs, Science and Innovation,
Minister Zed Seselja said it was so important to
acknowledge the powers of inspiration that teachers can
bring to their classrooms. n
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