New South Wales is set to explore the possibilities of nanotechnology, with the State Government launching a parliamentary inquiry into the relatively new field of science. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/13/2118180.htm.
The United Services Union says decisions about the privatisation of New South Wales' electricity sector have been made behind closed doors without proper debate. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/13/2118173.htm.
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has extended export approval for a New South Wales fishery on condition the state increases protections for the endangered grey nurse shark. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/13/2118152.htm.