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What the Brittany Higgins ruling tells us about defamation in Australia

Former Western Australian senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins over social media posts

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Analysis

Victoria’s made history with exclusive native title – but it doesn’t tackle water justice

Aboriginal Traditional Owners now have more control over parts of their ancestral lands – but a colonial-era quirk in water law means they can’t freely use the water that flows through it

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Analysis

Could copyright now be used to gag advocacy groups and media reporting?

The Australian Federal Court’s recent copyright judgment on footage filmed covertly could deter rights advocacy groups and undermine media freedom and public debate

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Opinion

A four-day week could help Australia’s economy

A four-day work week means people get more done in less time, and that could help boost Australia’s stagnating productivity

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Analysis

The law relies on being precise. AI is disrupting that

Businesses, governments and firms are continuing to experiment with generative AI, but for lawyers and courts, accuracy matters

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Research

Discrimination by recruitment algorithms is a real problem

As the use by employers of AI to screen job applicants grows, there are serious risks of discrimination against women, older applicants and minority groups. Should it be banned until it is regulated?

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Opinion

6 ways good climate policy helps your wallet and your health

Good economic and health policies depend on good climate policy, and the earlier we implement them, the better for our future

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Opinion

One word is missing from this Australian election. It’s Asia.

Any new Australian government must navigate the confronting reality of a 'post-America Asia' as part of its foreign policy, but that’s not being talked about in this election campaign

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Opinion

10 reasons why nuclear energy is a bad idea for Australia

There’s a lot of information and disinformation out there on nuclear energy. These are my 10 reasons why nuclear energy would be a bad idea for Australia

Politics & Society

Why Germany’s far right is a problem even if the ‘firewall’ holds

The rapid rise of the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and its influence on the agenda of other parties will define German politics for the next four years