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Should You Be Worried About the Online Safety Bill?
What you need to know about the Online Safety Act that's about to pass through Parliament, legislation many critics say was 'rushed'.
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When Will the Next Federal Election Be? Here's Our Best Guess
Can't wait to have your say on the current Government? This is when the next Federal election is likely to be held in Australia.
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Why the Statistics Around 'False' Sexual Assault Claims Are Even Lower Than We Think
General statistics say that between 2% to 10% of sexual assault claims are false – but in reality, the numbers are even lower than that. This is how 'false reports' are measured...
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How Does the Government Investigate Issues? Royal Commissions vs Senate and Other Inquiries
Remember when Kevin Rudd petitioned for a Royal Commission into media diversity? He ended up with a Senate inquiry into the issue. Zali Stegall’s climate change Bill? That was examined by a Parliamentary inquiry. And while the Coalition Government has announced internal investigations to address how it handles sexual
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What Does the Attorney-General Actually Do? Is He Powerful?
What does the Attorney-General actually do? And this role hold much power in Australian government? Here are the basics.
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Here Are the Pros and Cons of the Controversial Digital Media Bargaining Code
When Facebook blocked all news on the platform last week, it became clear we all needed a better understanding of the Media Bargaining Code that started the fight. Here are the pros and cons of the controversial Bill...
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A Liberal Staffer Allegedly Raped His Colleague at Parliament House. Is the Government’s Response Adequate?
Brittany Higgins' allegation of being raped by a Liberal Party colleague is awful enough, but four stories connect to paint a bigger picture.
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What is Google's News Showcase and Will it Actually Help Aussie Media?
Google has finally launched its News Showcase product in Australia – but how does it work, and will it actually benefit Aussie news outlets? Here are the pros and the cons.
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Why the Greens Want to Change Australia's Political Donation Laws
Australia's political donation laws allow for a shocking amount of secrecy. Read our summary of the current laws and the Greens proposed changes.
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Testing the Best Alternatives to Google Search (In Case They Bail Out of Australia)
If Google pulls search out of Australia, which competitors will fill the void? We roadtest the three best alternatives: Bing, Ecosia and DuckDuckGo.
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Here's What Zali Steggall's Climate Change Bill is Proposing
Independent Zali Steggall's Climate Change Bill has set out a specific strategy for Australia to tackle the climate crisis. Here is how it works...
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Google Is Blocking Australian News in an 'Experiment' – Here’s Why
Is Google really blocking Australian news sites from its search engine? Yes. Are they allowed to? Yes. And here's why they are considering making it permanent...