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What do you think: Will Labor fix higher education?

21 June 20255 July 2025

The recent federal election victory of the Albanese Labor government, which secured a larger majority in parliament, presents a unique opportunity to implement meaningful reforms in Australian higher education.

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Social media takes over news sites as main source of news as trust falls

19 June 202519 June 2025

A major global survey reveals that social media has overtaken news sites as Australians’ main source of news amid falling trust in news, growing concern over misinformation, and rising news avoidance.

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It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters

13 June 20255 July 2025

For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman. Jenny Wilkinson’s appointment is historic in its own right. Even more remarkable is the fact she joins Michele Bullock at the Reserve Bank and Danielle Wood at the Productivity Commission. Australia’s three most powerful economic institutions are now led by […]

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These are deeply disturbing patterns of censorship across Australian universities

10 June 202518 June 2025

To stifle growing pro-Palestinian activities on Australian campuses, university authorities are developing and applying disparate techniques of control.

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GPs asking men about their behaviour in relationships could help reduce domestic violence

6 June 20256 June 2025

Domestic violence is increasing in Australia. A new report shows one in three men have ever made a partner feel frightened or anxious. One in 11 have used physical violence when angry. And one in 50 have used sexual violence against their partner.

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Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them

5 June 202518 June 2025

Children who witness domestic violence often face lasting harm. With the right support, healing is possible. Their voices must be central to breaking the cycle.

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Australia could tax Google, Facebook and other tech giants with a digital services tax – but don’t hold your breath

3 June 202518 June 2025

Tech giants like Google, Facebook and Netflix make billions of dollars from Australian users every year. But most of those profits are not taxed here.

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Half-truths and lies: an online day in Australia

30 May 202522 July 2025

Australians are swamped by misinformation every day but they’re smart enough to know they need help to better navigate an untrustworthy online world.

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Actually, Gen Z stand to be the biggest winners from the new $3 million super tax

28 May 202518 June 2025

As debate rages about the federal government’s plan to lift the tax on earnings on superannuation balances over A$3 million, it’s worth revisiting why we offer super tax breaks in the first place, and why they need to be reformed.

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20 deaths a day: Australia’s ongoing COVID toll

23 May 202518 June 2025

COVID-19 is still killing Australians — and the full picture shows sobering numbers and a lack of action on some of the key lessons of the pandemic.

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