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Why Australia needs to legislate a Human Rights Act

A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.

A tale of two Barrys: Barry Humphries and the Barry McKenzie movies

It was the comic strip and movies that unleashed the legendary Australian comedian, and many of his characters, on the world.

Politics and society

Cancel culture: A poorly-defined and polarising socioeconomic phenomenon

We need to move beyond whether cancel culture is good or bad, and understand in more nuanced terms what it means, especially given the political weaponising of it.

Politics and society

We need to talk more about ChatGPT

Little has been said about the potential use and misuse of generative AI, particularly in medicine and healthcare.

Technology and engineering

Episode 72: Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race?

On a new episode of Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, we examine whether mining and sustainability can go hand-in-hand as we transition to a decarbonised future,

What Happens Next?

The meaning of the phrase ‘no worries’? It depends

What looks to be a straightforward, simple little expression is anything but.

Politics and society

Smith and lesson: The Oscars slap raises important moral questions about civility and incivility

Violence is never acceptable, but there are sometimes instances where incivility and impoliteness tied to the common good can help promote positive change.

Politics and society

Changing of the guard: Germany’s new era under Chancellor Scholz

Policy challenges at home and abroad aside, it’s likely Angela Merkel’s successor will continue the considered and assured leadership shown by his predecessor.

Politics and society

Episode 54: Racism: It Stops With...? Part I

Moderated by Dr Susan Carland, the panel discussion ‘Racism: It stops with…..?’, brought together some of the foremost leaders working to understand and battle racism today. Listen to part one of the conversation now.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

OnlyFans has a split identity – it needs to declare its support for adult content creators

New research shows a stark difference between popular ideas about the social media platform and how OnlyFans seeks to present itself.

Politics and society

Champion for press freedom

Award-winning Monash graduate and News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst, became an unexpected champion for press freedom after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) raided her Canberra flat in June 2019.

Monash Life | Justice and society

The far-right's wade into the welfare waters

To what extent is "welfare chauvinism" apparent in One Nation’s views of social welfare policies in relation to Indigenous Australians, refugees and asylum seekers?

Politics and society

Episode 7: Is Right-Wing Extremism on the Rise?

Unmasking the menace of right-wing extremism: “What Happens Next?” explores its impact, advocates for decisive action and calls for diverse voices to counter the rising threat.

What Happens Next?

Episode 8: What Happens If We Ignore Right-Wing Extremism?

A terrorism expert discusses the drivers of right-wing extremism, the challenges in countering it and the risks of mainstreaming radical ideas.

What Happens Next?

Your turn Facebook, Google

Until the two giants change, Twitter's political ad ban will have little effect on elections around the globe.

Politics and society

A call to disarm

Will legislation and the Christchurch Call tech giants' agreement have a significant impact in combating violent online content, or muddy the internet waters?

Politics and society

Australia's civil liberty threat

The recent police raids on the ABC and News Corp go beyond free speech and media freedom – they're further proof of Australia's democratic decline.

Politics and society

Abortion clinics: validating ‘safe access zones’

The High Court has unanimously affirmed that abortion clinic safe access zones comply with the Constitution.

Politics and society

In sport, language matters

We need to have conversations about gendered language and its role in fostering prejudice.

Politics and society

Politicians fuelling the fire

Around the world, populist-nationalist politicians are stoking anti-immigration sentiment through scaremongering.

Politics and society

Making sense of Brexit

If you're confused about the deadlock in the UK over its withdrawal from the European Union, or Brexit, this should help clear some things up.

Politics and society

Do anti-abortion protest laws limit free speech?

A High Court hearing is set to decide the constitutional validity of "safe access zone" legislation.

Politics and society

A voice for common values

He’s gone on to become one of Malaysia’s most influential figures, but Tan Sri Dr Michael Yeoh still holds fond memories from his Monash days.

Education

Roseanne's implosion

ABC's cancellation of the hit reboot Roseanne because of its star's racist tweet raises complex questions about freedom of speech and the line between public and private selves.

Politics and society

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Why Australia needs to legislate a Human Rights Act

A tale of two Barrys: Barry Humphries and the Barry McKenzie movies

Cancel culture: A poorly-defined and polarising socioeconomic phenomenon

We need to talk more about ChatGPT

Episode 72: Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race?

The meaning of the phrase ‘no worries’? It depends

Smith and lesson: The Oscars slap raises important moral questions about civility and incivility

Changing of the guard: Germany’s new era under Chancellor Scholz

Episode 54: Racism: It Stops With...? Part I

OnlyFans has a split identity – it needs to declare its support for adult content creators

Champion for press freedom

The far-right's wade into the welfare waters

Episode 7: Is Right-Wing Extremism on the Rise?

Episode 8: What Happens If We Ignore Right-Wing Extremism?

Your turn Facebook, Google

A call to disarm

Australia's civil liberty threat

Abortion clinics: validating ‘safe access zones’

In sport, language matters

Politicians fuelling the fire

Making sense of Brexit

Do anti-abortion protest laws limit free speech?

A voice for common values

Roseanne's implosion