RMIT University Media Release The federal government today released its long-awaited hate speech bill alongside other laws designed to crack down on big tech and the safety of online users. RMIT expert, Dr Nicole Shackleton, Graduate School of Business and Law says: “The federal government’s decision to water down promises to introduce new laws criminalising…
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) Media Release Advice that the Senate has decided to accept further submissions on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education sectors.…
September 11. Melbourne. The scene: the area between Spencer Street Bridge and the Batman Park–Spencer Street tram stop. Heavily armed police, with glinting face coverings and shields, had seized and blocked the bridge over the course of the morning, preventing all traffic from transiting through it. Behind them stood second tier personnel, lightly armed. Then,…
By Tess Lawrence Even before Taylor Swift’s post debate endorsement, one sensed that the Democrats have a presidential winner in Kamala Harris. Now the Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz neon billboard signals a New Eras Tour de Force that will add more star power to the stellar juggernaut of Kamala’s Komet The only ticket…
There’s something wrong with Herr Shikeltuber “Every instinct in this bloke’s body, every calculation, is about how he can divide the country. It shows this bloke’s not fit to run a bath, let alone Australia” (Jason Clare, Minister for Education). In a Trumpian world of normalised grotesqueries the Overton Window has skewed significantly rightward making…
Super Members Council Media Release The Coalition’s support for paying super on Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay is very welcome – but its bid to make it optional undermines the whole policy intent of boosting the retirement savings of new mums and is a concerning departure from bipartisan principles of universality and compulsion. The cash-out proposal…
By Roger Chao In the land of Terra Firma, where the sun doth brightly shine, There arose a curious sect, with a doctrine most divine. No robes of white, nor beads of prayer, nor incense filled the air, But suits of grey and tongues of gold preached salvation without care. Their temple was a boardroom,…
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By Denis Hay Description: Election Lies and Political Misinformation Australia needs strong laws to stop election lies and media misinformation. Discover how citizens can push for change using Australia’s monetary sovereignty. Introduction In the lead-up to every election, Australians are bombarded with promises from politicians, particularly from the Liberal National Party (LNP), and narratives crafted…
By Jane Salmon Having been vilified and blocked for over a decade, asylum seekers needing permanent visas are NOT ok. The death by self-immolation of refugee activist Mano Yogalingam (on Wednesday 28 August 2024) barely attracted public comment and certainly nothing from the Minister. There have been several deaths and many trips to hospital for…
Dear readers, have your two bob’s worth on tomorrow’s Harris-Trump debate. The debate is likely to be the verbal equivalent of a heavyweight bout. i can foresee Trump throwing wild punches and wild dummy spits: all of which fall well short of his target. He’ll do anything to disrupt the show. And as soon as…
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