Tag: Society
Locking up young people might make you feel safer but it doesn’t work, now or in the long term
In attempts to curb youth crime, the NT government wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility, while the Coalition in Queensland wants to try children as adults for some crimes.
US conservative Candace Owens is set to tour Australia. Can the government stop her?
Owens reaches million of people online and wants to do five shows across Australia, but there are calls to deny her entry. Here’s what the federal government has to consider.
LGBTQI+ Australians are tired of being ignored. Here’s why counting them in the census is so important
The government has decided against including questions about sexuality and gender identity in the 2026 Census. How can it make policy for LGBTQI+ people without such basic data?
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight
The Top End heads to the polls this Saturday. In a territory that has been both over-governed and neglected, there’s little on offer for Indigenous communities.
With more lawsuits potentially looming, should politicians be allowed to sue for defamation?
As Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial against Brittany Higgins continues, Peter Dutton is apparently considering suing fellow MP Zali Steggall. Our legal system is out of step with democracy.
Big alcohol and tobacco are the aces of strategic marketing. The gambling industry has adopted the playbook
Is the current debate around gambling ad bans feeling a bit familiar? It’s reminiscent of previous efforts by the masters of spin themselves.
Parents are waiting more than 30 years for an Australian visa. The new home affairs minister needs to act
Burke has only been in the role for a couple of weeks, but a backlog of more than 150,000 parent visa applications presents some tough choices.
The cancellation of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows is the latest incident in a long history of concert terrorism
Authorities have cancelled the singer’s three shows in Vienna after foiling a terrorist threat. In an environment of rising global tensions, vigilance is key.
ASIO has now declared the terrorist threat to Australia is ‘probable’. What does this mean?
For the first time in a decade, the terror threat has been elevated. But what does that really mean?
Men’s behaviour change programs are key to addressing domestic violence. Our new study shows how we can improve them
Programs to help men to stop using violence are crucial, but are men meaningfully engaging with them? Our new study found opportunities to increase engagement, and in doing so, better protect women.
Why is there so little Olympics footage in the news? Here’s how the multibillion-dollar video rights industry works
With Channel Nine holding the broadcast rights to the Paris games, other networks are hamstrung. Here’s how the system works.
Would you send your child to school in a skyscraper? Vertical schools could revitalise our cities
They’re not what many of us imagine when we think of schools, but building them vertically could make our cities better for everyone.
A major multiculturalism review has recommended bold reforms. How far is the government prepared to go?
The review recommends bold changes, like dismantling the Department of Home Affairs. It remains to be seen how much the government will enact.
The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites
While the issues within one of Australia’s most powerful unions need urgently addressing, fixing the conditions that keep women out of the industry looms as a much larger problem.
Climate in the courtroom: all sides are using ‘green lawfare’, and it’s good for democracy
While it’s easy to demonise environmentalists for using the courts to further their causes, a fundamental part of any democracy is access to the legal system.