Professor Andrea Carson

Director, Centre for Advancing Journalism, School of Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne

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Politics & Society

Australia's under-16 social media ban is popular with parents, but will it survive the High Court?

As Australia’s under-16 social media ban heads to the High Court, experts question whether, despite its popularity with parents, it's actually working (or not)

Arts & Culture

Part 2: 2018 Summer reading

Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift

Politics & Society

The silence of the not-for-profit sector

Many of Australia’s not-for-profit organisations, representing some of our most disadvantaged people, stay silent on big issues for fear of funding cuts or political payback

Politics & Society

Podcasts

Reading behind the ballot papers

Australian voters have turned away from the major parties, but are they disillusioned, apathetic, or just plain angry?

Arts & Culture

The Facebook debate verdict is a potential goldmine for the politicians

It might have been awkward at times, but the Great Debate would reached new audiences – and will keep doing so

Business & Economics

Shock of new media shakes policy landscape

Technology has given consumers access to an unprecedented amount of information, but sustaining quality remains the challenge