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Marriage equality was momentous, but there is still much to do to progress LGBTI+ rights in Australia

  • Written by: Liam Elphick, Honorary Research Fellow, Law School, University of Western Australia
Marriage equality was momentous, but there is still much to do to progress LGBTI+ rights in AustraliaJust as gaining the right to vote did not end the women's rights movement, so, too, will marriage equality not end the LGBTI+ rights movement.George Groves/Midsumma

This is part of a major series called Advancing Australia, in which leading academics examine the key issues facing Australia in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election and beyond....

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Addressing the crisis in arts criticism

  • Written by: Suzy Freeman-Greene, Section Editor: Arts + Culture
Addressing the crisis in arts criticismBen Quilty, Australia, born 1973, The Last Supper, 2016, Southern Highlands, New South Wales, oil on linen, 204.0 x 267.0 cm.Private collection, Courtesy the artist.

Over the past few years arts coverage in newspapers and magazines has been shrinking. Staff cuts have hit arts journalism hard, with expert writers and critics disappearing in alarming...

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What the next government needs to do to tackle unfairness in school funding

  • Written by: Peter Goss, School Education Program Director, Grattan Institute

School funding debates in Australia are complex and messy. Stakeholders routinely complain about being hard done by. But the real unfairness is that state schools get less government funding than governments themselves say the schools need, and will continue to do so.

Read more: Explaining Australia's school funding debate: what's at...

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Media companies on notice over traumatised journalists after landmark court decision

  • Written by: Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University

A landmark ruling by an Australian court is expected to have international consequences for newsrooms, with media companies on notice they face large compensation claims if they fail to take care of journalists who regularly cover traumatic events.

The Victorian County Court accepted the potential for psychological damage on those whose work...

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  1. A noisy, passionate show from an artist in a hurry, Quilty has just one emotional pitch
  2. Students don't feel safe on public transport but many have no choice but to use it
  3. Are you at risk of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes? It depends on where you live
  4. It's more than a free trade agreement. But what exactly have Australia and Indonesia signed?
  5. Why the 'perfect' office temperature is a myth
  6. Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use instead
  7. Morrison campaigns with high-profile visit to Christmas Island
  8. Why a proposed capital gains tax could mean tax cuts for most New Zealanders
  9. how to stop more Australian species going extinct
  10. Word games and virtue signalling as the stock exchange reworks its corporate governance code
  11. how much does a brain weigh?
  12. Meryl Tankard revisits Two Feet, the tragic story of a dancer's perfectionism
  13. Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
  14. we're more compassionate than 100 years ago, but more judgemental too
  15. Raw meat pet food may not be good for your dog, or your own health
  16. Ideas for a better country
  17. Lacrosse fire ruling sends shudders through building industry consultants and governments
  18. How the next Australian government can balance security and compassion for asylum seekers
  19. the rise in marine heatwaves is harming ocean species
  20. For the first time, we can measure the human footprint on Antarctica
  21. World's oldest tattooist's toolkit found in Tonga contains implements made of human bone
  22. The Uluru statement showed how to give First Nations people a real voice – now it's time for action
  23. Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers
  24. Rebuilding trust is vital, Morrison to tell business
  25. Virtual reality adds to tourism through touch, smell and real people's experiences
  26. Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them
  27. Ian McAllister on voters and issues in the coming election
  28. Doctors may be prescribing antibotics for longer than needed
  29. The Handmaid's Tale feels real in 2019, but the solution won’t come from novels
  30. Does the Suzuki method work for kids learning an instrument? Parental involvement is good, but other aspects less so
  31. From secret ballot to democracy sausage
  32. If Labor wins government, will an Australian republic finally take the crown?
  33. The sounds of Speechless, where words are superfluous
  34. We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?
  35. The ASX abandons push to require companies to have a social licence to operate. Was it only ever 'politically correct nonsense'?
  36. We can be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050, if we just get on with it
  37. National security is too important to be abandoned to the politics of fear
  38. how do shells get made?
  39. Townsville floods show cities that don't adapt to risks face disaster
  40. Why are Australian authors obsessed with killing off kangaroos?
  41. Fleeing ministers fray hayband round embattled government
  42. The firewood banksia is bursting with beauty
  43. Linda Reynolds appointed to defence industry and cabinet
  44. Michelle Grattan on Morrison's climate pitch to voters and Warringah votes research
  45. Dada Masilo's Giselle is a courageous retelling for our times
  46. Spill at a nuclear facility shows potential burn risks from a household chemical
  47. Should online users be bound by their privacy agreements?
  48. Cabinet ministers Pyne and Ciobo set to head out door
  49. More visits to the doctor doesn't mean better care – it's time for a Medicare shake-up
  50. How do we save ageing Australians from the heat? Greening our cities is a good start

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