Successful 2003 Discovery Projects Grants by Institution - Australian ...

Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
Moving beyond the macro-level focus of most previous studies of the impact of 'New Public Management'
(NPM), this project will examine its effect on civil and public services at the micro-level of the workplace.
It will trace, analyse and compare the impacts of the managerial/contract state on particular public sector
workplaces in Australia and the United Kingdom. It will classify and evaluate a range of impacts of NPM
on public sector workplace organisation, labour processes and employment/industrial relations. It will
explain significant differences in the form taken by NPM in various workplaces and explore their
implications for workplace practice.
DP0343991 Prof J Oitmaa A/Prof CJ Hamer A/Prof OP Sushkov Dr RJ Bursill
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Title: Theoretical studies of strongly correlated quantum states in novel condensed matter
systems
2003 : $150,000
2004 : $150,000
2005 : $160,000
2006 : $100,000
2007 : $150,000
Category: 2402 - THEORETICAL AND CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
Strongly correlated quantum electronic and magnetic systems represent one of the most active and
exciting areas of condensed matter physics, and one that will continue to have a major bearing on
technology. We will pursue an extensive program of research into many aspects of this field, using a
variety of analytical and numerical methods, in many of which we are among the world leaders. The
project will add significantly to understanding of the physics of quantum phase transitions, spin-liquids,
novel superconductors, and other related phenomena, and of the properties of quantum lattice models.
DP0344903 Dr P Oslington
Title: The Impact of Hiring and Firing Costs on Wages and Unemployment
2003 : $49,000
2004 : $35,000
2005 : $23,000
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Category: 3402 - APPLIED ECONOMICS
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales
Summary:
Hiring and firing costs are a crucial part of intense debates over relationships between labour market
flexibility, wages and unemployment. However, we have little information about their levels and structure.
Using a new theoretical model of the impact of hiring and firing costs, together with information from a
large-scale survey of Australian firms, this project quantifies their impacts on wages and unemployment.
Better information about these impacts will contribute to current policy on training, unfair dismissal laws,
and regulation of overtime. Efficiency gains from better policy will be a major national benefit, together
with improved prospects for unemployed Australians.
DP0346027 Dr VA Ougrinovski Dr HR Pota
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Title: Monitoring and Control of Complex Power Systems via Robust Control of Jump
Parameter Systems
2003 : $65,000
2004 : $57,200
2005 : $50,336
Category: 2903 - MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Administering Institution: The University of New South Wales