Our media is shrugging off its duty to hold governments and their agencies to account
The pandemic has revealed many cracks in our society, not least of all in our media. One reality that can…
Robo-debt: how bureaucratic bunglers have let rorters off the hook
The federal government’s highly controversial robo-debt program has extorted thousands of dollars from hard-working Australians and abused bureaucratic power, hurting…
Anti-encryption laws threaten more than crooks and terrorists
Labor support all but ensures the passage of a coalition bill which will compromise the security and privacy of millions…
Pill testing will save lives
The recent fatalities at the Defqon.1 music festival have spurred renewed calls to allow pill testing and a growing chorus…
Will we follow the EU’s attacks on web freedom?
The European Parliament’s decision to approve two articles in the name of copyright protection sets a worrying precedent for our…
Gladys chases tiny tiddlers with marine park proposals
A New South Wales government proposal to construct marine parks across recreational fishing areas has caused outrage amongst the state’s…
Medical research belongs in private hands
Researchers have a lot to celebrate after last week’s federal budget, with Canberra announcing that it will increase investment in the…
