Policy

For many young people, social media brought belonging and friendship. As both the ban and summer holidays get underway, we look at how to support them and find new, meaningful connections

Delaying access to social media may buy families time, but it ignores the broader conversation about regulation, education and a culture of care

The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and to our future. It’s time for leaders to listen to the evidence-based science and act

Every employee needs toilets and break facilities, but gig companies don’t provide these, leaving workers dependent on public amenities, creating a burden for them and the urban infrastructure

Around the world, trans people are under attack. So, while Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration, we need to talk about the dread as well

Despite the deluge of bleak environmental news, here are some examples of the positive climate progress we have made

The Australian government’s plan to ban kids from social media overestimates the tech available to limit access and overlooks the benefits

Many complex causes may drive someone to consider suicide. Addressing these causes at a policy level will save lives

Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge

The Victorian government’s decision to introduce drug testing demonstrates it takes its duty to prevent harm seriously