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Eight bat researchers mostly from Asia and Africa refused entry into Australia to attend global scientific event (www.theguardian.com)
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WTF is wrong with us ?

Then this as well

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/07/csiro-job-cuts-research-budget

Hundreds more CSIRO jobs on the chopping block as experts raise fears over impact on science

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[–] 6 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

My gut instinct is fear of rabies, not xenophobia. Maybe their shots weren't up to date.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    I believe (I am connected to people at the conference) it was named as lack of confidence they were coming for a conference and not intending to stay beyond the visa. A number weren't just attendees but speakers. It's bananas

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