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Charles Sturt to host international conference on next-generation crop protection technology
LATEST NEWS  29 Sep 2026

Charles Sturt to host international conference on next-generation crop protection technology

Produced at scale, RNAi-based biopesticides will give Australia’s primary producers a cost-effective alternative to pesticides.

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Rural biosecurity research helps ensure the national food chain
LATEST NEWS  14 Oct 2026

Rural biosecurity research helps ensure the national food chain

According to the United Nations (UN), women are responsible for half of the world’s food production, and in developing countries they produce up to 80 per cent of food.

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Professor Dominic O'Sullivan profile

Professor Dominic O'Sullivan

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Political Science, Self-Determination, New Zealand, Citizenship

Professor in Political Science Dominic O’Sullivan is a prominent political scientist and sought‑after media commentator on Australian, New Zealand and international politics. With more than 1,000 broadcast and print interviews, he offers authoritative analysis on elections, democratic practice and Indigenous policy.

His research shapes national debate on Indigenous governance, citizenship and public sector reform, informing inquiries, UN expert bodies and the International Labour Organisation.

A co‑developer of Critical Tiriti Analysis, his work guides major New Zealand government agencies and is increasingly used in Australia.

A prolific public intellectual, he has authored nine books, over 60 academic papers and more than 130 media articles.

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