We must do something about jobs for young people in a world of automation
Young Australian jobseekers are facing a difficult future due to the loss of many traditional entry-level positions to automation. A solution may lie in bold policy ideas.
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Mainstream crusade – how the animal rights movement boomed
More than a year has passed since Animals Australia and the RSPCA, in conjunction with ABC’s Four Corners revealed that Australian cattle were being routinely slaughtered in Indonesian abattoirs while…
Care don’t share: what Medvet breach says about Australian privacy laws
Participation in Australian society involves providing information about yourself to both public and private sector organisations. Such information may be sensitive, which raises important questions: Can…
There must be smarter security than a ban on ‘dumb’ passwords
Tech giant Microsoft wants to rid the world of “dumb” passwords to improve online security. But maybe it’s the password itself we should dump.
Time to tighten the reins on politicians and their ‘truths’
‘Mediscare’, Brexit and the negative-gearing campaign have all demonstrated that it is time for tighter regulation on truth in political advertising.
Why autonomous vehicles won’t reduce our dependence on cars in cities
The arrival of autonomous vehicles would ideally reduce the number of cars on our roads. But this is a pipe dream without a robust public transport system and willingness to share.
There should be a place for Australian art – and artists – in China‑Australia diplomacy
In a recent two-week tour of China, I was aware of just one major exhibition of foreign art. What does this mean for Australian artists in China?
View from The Hill: Labor will only harm itself by a silly attempt to discredit Payman
According to a report in The Australian, senior Labor figures are now raising questions about Payman’s eligibility to sit in parliament because she could be a dual citizen.
English test for international students isn’t new, just more standardised
Contrary to some reports, there is no new English language test for international students - the government is simply expanding standards already being met by most providers.
Coalition’s productivity obsession makes for flawed IR policy
More than jobs, inflation, security or disputation, the Coalition’s just-released policy on industrial relations claims to be about productivity. The policy is replete with over 30 references to “productivity…
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