Ever-increasing police powers but no accountability in sight
The Victoria Police response to the Land Forces expo raises crucial questions about police accountability.
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History is watching – we must protect the right to protest and academic freedom
As Australian universities take disciplinary action against students who are peacefully protesting the Gaza crisis, now is a critical moment to protect protest rights and academic freedom.
Synthetic opioids more dangerous than heroin and fentanyl are on the rise. We need a harm reduction response.
Nitazenes, synthetic opioids more deadly than heroin and fentanyl, have been detected in Australia including in recreational drugs. So how can we avoid a drug harm crisis?
The difficulty with regulating deepfakes
Deepfakes can be dangerous – to our democracy and individual safety. They need to be regulated, but it’s not going to be easy. Dr Fan Yang explains the barriers to deepfake regulations.
Victorian Government under pressure to overhaul police complaints process
Should police be investigating themselves? Currently in Victoria, police handle complaints made against police. But the calls for reform are growing louder.
Australia is the only liberal democracy without a Human Rights Act – that could finally change
A Parliamentary committee on human rights has recommended Australia adopt a federal Human Rights Act. Caitlin Reiger explains what a Human Rights Act would do.
The case for free phone calls in prison
Imagine not being able to afford a single phone call to your family. That’s the reality for people in Australian prisons. Monique Hurley and Sarah Schwartz explain why phone calls in prison should be free.
Labor’s Mandatory Sentencing Problem
Labor’s own 2023 National Platform opposes mandatory sentencing. So why is the Albanese Labor Government introducing mandatory sentencing laws now?
Bangladesh is now a one party State
In 2024, more voters than ever in history – some 49% of the global population – will head to the polls. Anika Baset reflects on the brutal fall of democracy in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Embracing First Peoples’ Languages
On International Day of The Mother Tongue, Ngarra Murray reflects on the importance of embracing First Peoples’ languages in Australia.
Don’t let your grief close you off to others
Anika Baset reflects on her Muslim identity after the attacks on October 7 and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza that has followed.
Abuse thrives behind youth prison walls
Abuse and mistreatment thrives behind the walls of youth prisons – yet Australian Governments are doing nothing to stop it.