Marles staffer launches court action against the government, deputy prime minister and Albanese’s chief of staff
The chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, is launching legal action over claims she was bullied in his ...
Many of Israel’s Western supporters indicate they would arrest Netanyahu. Will Australia and NZ follow suit?
The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant poses a dilemma for many states: do they support the court’s mandate, or ...
The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield
Misinformation and disinformation are major concerns worldwide. The federal government’s misinformation bill aimed to respond ...
A milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
The 1989 trial of Desmond Applebee shows the challenge of interrogating novel scientific evidence – a challenge that persists ...
Character references tell a court you’re a good person. Why are convicted rapists allowed to use them?
If you’re convicted of sexual abuse, your friends and family can tell the court how good you are, with the hope of a more ...
Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom
AI chatbots are increasingly being used in the classroom. But different styles of communication appeal to different students, ...
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ – but there’s a long way to go
If New Zealand decided to use green hydrogen to decarbonise industries such as fertiliser and methanol production, it would ...
Australia in a baby bust? It’s not that simple – and a panic won’t help
In 2023, Australia’s birth rate declined to the lowest level ever recorded of 1.5 births per woman. But declining birth rates ...