Government Science

Making science count in government

Science is an essential component of policy-making in most areas of government, but the scientific community does not always understand its role in this process.

Asbestos panelists accuse government of misusing science.

Government Contradicts Science in Undemocratically Enforcing C02 Tax Scientists Say Science not ‘Settled’ but Government Contradicts CSIRO, Australian Academy of Science, & Independent Scientists

Our anti-Australian politicians, with the help of some scientists, have falsely claimed they can control climate in other countries by taking money from ordinary Australians. They claim they are interested in social justice, equity, and climate change but yet they continually redirect resources from those in real need to support their self-interested political agendas. But the common factor wit...

Science and Technology Evaluation Practices in the Government of Canada

The science and technology (S&T) community in the Canadian federal government is responding to the same pressures as other communities in governments around the world to produce better information for taxpayers on programme achievements. At the heart of this response are a number of organisations, including the Canadian Parliament, the Auditor General, the Treasury Board, and numerous departmen...

Science and scientists in government, 1878-1896 -- Part II.