Policy

Sciences & Technology
Analysis
Scientists have created a manifesto for our ocean
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

Arts & Culture
Research
How much should parasitic gig companies contribute to city resources?
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

Politics & Society
Opinion
My mixed emotions on Transgender Day of Visibility
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

Environment
7 good things humanity did to combat climate change in 2024
Despite the deluge of bleak environmental news, here are some examples of the positive climate progress we have made

Sciences & Technology
Analysis
Banning kids from social media? There’s a better way
The Australian government’s plan to ban kids from social media overestimates the tech available to limit access and overlooks the benefits

Health & Medicine
We need a new approach to suicide prevention
Many complex causes may drive someone to consider suicide. Addressing these causes at a policy level will save lives

Politics & Society
Disinformation thrives on division in our cities
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

Health & Medicine
Opinion
Pill testing is the right choice
The Victorian government’s decision to introduce drug testing demonstrates it takes its duty to prevent harm seriously

Environment
Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature
As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)

Politics & Society
Australia’s pawnbrokers are too lightly regulated and that’s a problem
In Australia, pawnbrokers are largely exempt from national consumer credit laws and it’s leaving often-desperate people exposed to acute risks