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The government's focus on innovation is too narrow

  • Written by The Conversation
imagePrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull understands innovation, but the government still lacks a coherent innovation plan.Mick Tsikas/AAP

The emphasis the Turnbull government is placing on innovation is very welcome. It is innovation, the successful application of new ideas, which will underpin our future competitiveness and productivity. But in recasting...

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