By Roger Chao A Nation of Apologies Australia, land of Altjira, of oceans wild and skies untamed, Where stories of the Jukurrpa are told in songlines proclaimed. Yet underneath this broad expanse, this dust that shrouds our past in gold, Lies history’s wound, still open wide, beneath our feet, still damp and cold. And now,…
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Invention is the mother of necessity, and Russia’s response to largely Western-imposed economic and trade sanctions has shown the extent of that inventiveness. While enduring attritive punishment in its Ukraine campaign, the war remains sustainable for the Kremlin. The domestic economy has not collapsed, despite apocalyptic predictions to the contrary. In terms of exports, Russia…
RMIT University Media Release The Federal Government is planning to introduce a minimum age restriction for social media platforms to prevent harm. RMIT experts comment: Lisa Given, Professor of Information Sciences “Government calls for a ban on social media for young people are premature and not supported by clear evidence. “Children need to gain the…
House of Representatives Media Release The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education, and Training has today tabled its report, Study Buddy or Influencer, following its inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system. Committee Chair, Ms Lisa Chesters MP, said ‘Generative AI (GenAI) presents exciting opportunities and yet high stakes risks for the Australian…
UNSW Sydney Media Release While Australia weathered the pandemic better than many countries, questions about its recovery and handling of high inflation are tempering the economic outlook. Getting inflation and employment settings right will be critical, experts say – and some pain will likely be necessary. Bruce Preston, Professor of Economics at UNSW Business School,…
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia Media Release The Australian Government has intensified its attack on jobs in the international education sector, releasing details of the proposed 2025 caps on the number of international skills training students last Friday. The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education and international education providers, the Independent…
By Dale Webster Dear _ _ _ _ Your complaint about our Katoomba branch closer Thank you for contacting us about ANZ’s decision to close our Katoomba branch. We understand this may affect the way you currently do your banking and want to support you with this change. We hope this letter addresses your concerns.…
By Denis Bright Last week offered real leadership tests for policy elites in the corridors of power and for professional commentators in the mainstream news states. The real challenges arose from the interpretation of media releases from the federal treasurer and the RBA Governor Michele Bullock relating to lack luster economic growth data in the…
By Gareth Evans I know it’s a cliché to say of someone that after he or she was made they threw away the mold. But of all the unique characters I’ve known over the last umpteen decades, I think Pete Steedman has a pretty strong claim to being the most distinctive of them all. He…
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By Denis Hay Description: Ex-politicians routinely join the fossil fuel industry after leaving office. Explore how this undermines Australia’s democracy and environment. Introduction: Australia’s political landscape has long been tainted by corporate influence, with both Labor and the Liberal-National Party (LNP) contributing to a practice known as the “revolving door.” This refers to politicians, after…