Lights go out in research labs

Article Abstract:

A change in Australian tax laws in 1996 has resulted in major decreases in research and development spending by Australia's major corporations. Research and development spending had increased to an average of 16% of annual corporate spending between 1990 and 1996. Spending decreased by 5% in 1996 and another 3% in 1997. Spending is expected to decrease by 23% in 1998.

Public Finance Activities, Corporate Tax Administration, Investments, Corporate taxes, Tax administration, Tax policy

---

The CSIRO crack-up

Article Abstract:

A confidential report by Allen Consulting Group, circulated last year and obtained by BRW, revealed the present structure of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and questioned the organization's commercial viability. It was found that almost all CSIRO's research projects were unprofitable.

United States, Management dynamics, Management and Public Relations, Management, Reports, Company business management, Consulting services, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization

---

The cleverish country: the Australian business sector is not pulling its weight in the increasing competitive world of R&D

Article Abstract:

The spending on research and development by the Australian business sector is examined. Its spending is compared with the global marketplace and the results are presented. It is found that unlike other research-minded nations, only half of Australia's R&D spending was by the business sector.

Australia, Government expenditures, Venture Analysis, Business enterprises, Government finance

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Book magic. Baton change: An Australian company is helping pass on the knowledge from one Olympics to the next
• Abstracts: Bonds spoil the party. Currency juggling act: the booming dollar has changed the dynamics of related-party trade, and the tax office is reaping the benefits
• Abstracts: Ziggy smiles for a sale. Telstra: floating on an index cushion. T3's time is now

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.