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03
Sep
2021

PNG’s private security industry could improve public safety

A new report from researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) highlights the vital role private security plays in…

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20
Aug
2021

Body cams alone not enough to prevent police violence

Experts are calling for broader police reforms after new analysis from The Australian National…

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30
Jul
2021

Code of conduct needed to stop sexual assault in Parliament

Australia must urgently adopt a code of conduct to prevent abuse, harassment and sexual misconduct in Parliament, say leading…

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09
Jun
2021

There is hope in action

Brian Schmidt outlines why he and another 125 Nobel Laureates are calling on G7 leaders to act on climate change.  This…

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08
Jun
2021

'Australia must regulate' child sex content online

Child sexual abuse content has flourished unabated on Australia's Cocos Keeling Islands' top-level internet domain and must be…

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03
Jun
2021

A ‘treasure’ map of Indigenous history in Australia

A new project at The Australian National University (ANU) shifts from the Australian history told from our colonial beginnings to…

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28
May
2021

Most Australians support tax levy to improve aged care

The vast majority of Australians aren't confident in the country's aged care system, with more than one-in-10 saying they have no…

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28
May
2021

Threat of modern slavery still alive today

Geopolitical tensions could disrupt the global supply chain and provide opportunities for modern slavery to prosper, the Hon…

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14
May
2021

Confidence in government among voters drops

There has been "a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters", new analysis from The…

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12
May
2021

Australia needs an education ambassador: experts

Australia must establish an Office for Education Trade Diversification and appoint an Ambassador for Australian Education,…

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10
May
2021

Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady

Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, new…

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04
May
2021

Most Aussies say things look dire for when they retire

A majority of Australians think the age pension should be increased, while most Australians who aren't retired think they won't…

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21
Apr
2021

Pandemic year points to more crisis for Australia and China

2020 marked a year of rolling crises for both Australia and China that have shaken the two nations and their relationship, a new…

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01
Apr
2021

Australia and America in lockstep on China, US diplomat says

Australia and the United States are working together on contingency plans for the potential scenario…

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25
Mar
2021

Strong support for climate action among Australian voters

The vast majority of Australian voters support climate action, but their degree of support varies significantly across political…

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23
Mar
2021

Glock ghost guns up for grabs on the dark web

Australians have access to a wide variety of untraceable 'ghost guns' online along with a significant market of 3D printed weapon…

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17
Mar
2021

Net zero by 2050 only possible if renewables ramp up: expert

Australia will not achieve net zero emissions until well after 2050 at the rate emissions are declining, experts from The…

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09
Mar
2021

Darknet takedowns disrupt drugs markets

Dark web takedowns by cross-border law enforcement operations have a significant impact on the availability of opioids, in…

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04
Mar
2021

Australia likely to maintain ties with Myanmar, expert says

Australia is likely to maintain diplomatic relations with Myanmar amid the military's violent crack downs on…

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19
Feb
2021

Significant drop in Australians who will get COVID jab

There has been a substantial increase in COVID-19 vaccine resistance and hesitancy among Australians, according to new analysis…

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