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What did Galaxy’s poll tell us about freedom of speech and 18C? Not what the IPA said it did

February 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Andrew Jakubowicz, University of Technology Sydney In evidence to the parliamentary inquiry into freedom of speech on Tuesday, the Institute for Public Affairs (IPA) [...]

The violent, post-truth 2017 predicted in The Running Man? We’re living in it

January 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

David Bishop, Edinburgh Napier University Welcome to a world where fake news stories are used to manipulate public opinion. Dissent is no longer tolerated and all your [...]

The emerging science of ‘bromosexual’ friendships

December 31, 2016 // 0 Comments

The emerging science of ‘bromosexual’ friendships Eric Russell, University of Texas Arlington; Marjorie Prokosch, Texas Christian University, and Raymond McKie, [...]

Tall, pale and handsome: why more Asian men are using skin-whitening products

December 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

Gideon Lasco, University of Amsterdam Jose, 19, is a college student in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. On a regular school day, after he wakes up, he takes a shower, [...]

Supporting the Turnbull Government’s Position On Refugees & People Seeking Asylum Is Un-Australian

December 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

Actions speak louder than words is a phrase that is often thrown at people who try to deceive people by their words. How often as a child did you hear this from a parent or a [...]

Domestic Violence Costs To The Australian Economy Are Real

December 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

Recently a certain Senator said that the Australian Economy couldn’t afford domestic violence leave, he said that the government wasn’t keen on it. The fact is, [...]

Think again before you post online those pics of your kids

December 27, 2016 // 1 Comment

Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University You might think it’s cute to snap a photo of your toddler running around in a playground or having a temper tantrum, and then [...]

Sudanese person seeking asylum from Manus Island detention dies in Brisbane

December 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection says a 27-year-old Sudanese person seeking asylum from Manus Island detention centre has died in the Royal Brisbane and [...]

Turnbull Government Targeting Disadvantaged Australians On Xmas Eve

December 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Labor has said it is concerned about the accuracy of Centrelink’s debt recovery program which appears to be “hitting decent, law-abiding Australians right on the eve [...]

Don’t just #PrayforBerlin – #PrayforHumanity – all of humanity!

December 20, 2016 // 0 Comments

Days before Christmas, a tragic event unfolds in Berlin. Families and tourists are shopping enjoying the local sites and the festive atmosphere. When, out of nowhere, a lorry [...]