By Prudence Nyamishana
Ideally, the law that is supposed to protect women online is the Computer Misuse Act 2011, but it has instead been used to attack feminist dissenters.
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By Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne
The Federal Court will have to decide whether Coles’ ‘Down Down’ discounts were genuine, or crossed a line into misleading conduct.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev speaks during his televised address to the nation in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, January 7, 2022. © © 2022 Kazakhstan's Presidential Press Service via AP, File (Berlin) – The Kazakhstan Constitutional Commission’s proposed amendments to the country’s constitution would severely weaken checks on executive power and fundamental human rights protections, Human Rights Watch said today.Police have responded to public criticism of the changes by intimidating and arresting journalists, lawyers, and social media users. The draft…
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By Anilan V, Postdoctoral Researcher, Adelaide University
It’s easy to think cheaper EVs will encourage more people to switch. But new research shows subsidising these vehicles is poor value for money. There’s a better way.
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By Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University
More than 40 progressive lawmakers could be barred from politics for life, but the election results show support for pro-democracy parties remains high.
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By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
Sussan Ley’s retirement from parliament means all eyes will be on the byelection in her regional seat of Farrer – and the contest may well be messy.
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
The Coalition is pulling ahead in Victoria, polling at 29%, while One Nation is just two points behind Labor, nine months out from the November election.
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By Caroline Shaw, Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Otago
Katherine Cullerton, Senior Lecturer, Global Health and Health Policy, The University of Queensland
An analysis of former transport ministers’ diaries shows which interest groups get face-to-face time with decision-makers – and which voices are largely absent.
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By Siegfried Gudergan, Professor of Strategy & Associate Dean (Research), James Cook University; Aalto University
Wayne Bradshaw, Adjunct Lecturer in English, University of Tasmania
Publicly funded research underpins much of daily life, from policy decisions to innovation and public debate. When research remains inaccessible, its value is diminished.
Australia has made real progress on open access to research. In 2024, around 59% of papers authored by researchers in Australia were freely available online.
Yet a large and mostly invisible gap remains. Hundreds of thousands of Australian research papers remain locked behind publisher paywalls, even though many of them could legally be shared…
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By Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn’t lift weights in runners.
The common belief is it is bad for your performance and can lead to injuries.
But is this really the case? Let’s unpack the science.
What your feet are doing when you lift
Your feet are key to exercising safely and effectively.
When you walk and run, they act like a springs and help propel you forward with each step. Your feet also help you maintain…
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