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Dr Andrea Carson
Lecturer, School of Social and Political Sciences; Honorary Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne
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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
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Politics & Society
Podcast
Reading behind the ballot papers
Australian voters have turned away from the major parties, but are they disillusioned, apathetic, or just plain angry?
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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
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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