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A new inquiry into Indigenous policy must address the root causes of failure

  • Written by: Elizabeth Strakosch, Lecturer in Public Policy and Governance, The University of Queensland
A new inquiry into Indigenous policy must address the root causes of failureUnless the Productivity Commission inquiry examines the government's shortcomings, it will fail to bring any necessary improvements.Inala Wangarra, Author provided

The evidence is increasingly clear – Indigenous policies at the federal level are getting worse. They are becoming less successful and more dysfunctional.

Since the abolition of...

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In an age of Elsa/Spider-Man romantic mash ups, how to monitor YouTube's children's content?

  • Written by: Jessica Balanzategui, Lecturer in Cinema and Screen Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
In an age of Elsa/Spider-Man romantic mash ups, how to monitor YouTube's children's content?YouTube has been forced to change the way it presents videos to children.from www.shutterstock.com

Last week, the US Federal Trade Commission imposed a historic fine of US$170 million (A$247 million) on YouTube for allegedly tracking children’s viewing without parental consent in order to deliver targeted advertising. This practice of...

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busting the myths around sexual fetishism

  • Written by: Giselle Rees, Psychology Doctoral Candidate, Macquarie University
busting the myths around sexual fetishismThere are several misconceptions surrounding sexual fetishism. From shutterstock.com

People with fetishes have a sexual attraction to inanimate, non-living objects or non-genital body parts. Any body part can become a fetish, including feet, hair, and noses.

Most object fetishes tend to be clothing items, such as stockings, latex gloves, and...

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Australia's top scientist Alan Finkel pushes to eradicate bad science

  • Written by: Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Office of the Chief Scientist
Australia's top scientist Alan Finkel pushes to eradicate bad scienceAustralia's Chief Scientist Alan FinkelAAP

In the main, Australia produces high-quality research that is rigorous and reproducible, and makes a significant contribution towards scientific progress. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do it better.

In the case of the research sector here and abroad, we need to acknowledge that as good as the...

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  6. Keen IT students can improve their marks when given a chance to learn from their mistakes
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  8. Liu defends herself after concerns about her Chinese associations
  9. Independent MP Helen Haines on using 'soft power'
  10. Brian Toohey's Secret warns against Australia being 'joined at the hip' with US
  11. The Joker’s origin story comes at a perfect moment: clowns define our times
  12. Why do astronomers believe in dark matter?
  13. Will a vegetarian diet increase your risk of stroke?
  14. Why Gladys Liu must answer to parliament about alleged links to the Chinese government
  15. Why Victoria’s new anti-vilification bill strikes the right balance in targeting online abuse
  16. Forensic science isn't 'reliable' or 'unreliable' – it depends on the questions you're trying to answer
  17. Australia's political lobbying regime is broken and needs urgent reform
  18. Another official Australian report has been doctored to gloss over rising inequality
  19. Trees can add $50,000 value to a Sydney house, so you might want to put down that chainsaw
  20. We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism
  21. regenerative farming can help grow food with less impact
  22. why companies should let their workers join the climate strike
  23. Liberal moderate Russell Broadbent will not vote for government's mandatory sentencing legislation
  24. what science says about how to lose weight and whether you really need to
  25. Climate change is bringing a new world of bushfires
  26. How might an apology feature in the new religious freedom bill?
  27. India's moon mission should be considered a success, and a lesson in spacefaring
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  29. Arts education helps school students learn and socialise. We must invest in it
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  33. In Ride Like a Girl, Rachel Griffiths feminises the traditionally male hero's journey
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  39. New law gives NZ police discretion not to prosecute drug users, but to offer addiction support instead
  40. Mark Butler calls for "ruthless" re-examination of Labor policies, including on climate
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