Sexual harassment allegations are an urgent test for government

The latest sexual assault allegations to consume Australia’s parliament is a reminder that a roadmap for legislative reform has been ‘left on the shelf’.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Human history versus human cultural evolution

Western academies of social scientists have comprehensively failed to produce rational accounts of moral or philosophical perspective in response to the ecological crisis facing the world today.

What is the point of awareness days?

While there are many different days dedicated to raising awareness, many go beyond simply drawing attention to a cause.

Governments must engage with Australia’s future leaders to meet the challenges ahead

Public solidarity in the face of COVID-19 may be temporarily masking a worrying decline in young Australians’ confidence in their political leaders.

Facing down the far-right

Covid-19 has left many young Australians isolated and vulnerable to the far-right’s hate messaging, which has surged globally and is showing its face domestically with more audacity and coherence than ever before.

Pacific Island countries lead the world in reporting on global warming

A new report commissioned by ABC International Development monitors the ways Pacific islanders are reporting on the global warming which threatens their island nations.

Earth’s overpopulation – can we survive?

The world’s population has almost doubled in the last 40 years, placing tremendous strains on the resources and eco-systems we depend upon and perhaps imperiling the long-term sustainability of humanity itself.

Seniors get smart with technology

Smart technology in the home can help older Australians maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Social science is dead

Academics, judges and the press should concentrate on evidence based investigation, impartial adjudication and the independent reporting of facts, rather than indulge in partisan political campaigning.

Why Eddie and ‘the boys’ need to quit the hubris and do better

The ignominious downfall of Eddie McGuire after 23 years as president of Collingwood Football Club dominated media headlines for several weeks but the celebrity hype has distracted attention from the real issue – racism – and the value of providing a framework to change club culture.

Tabi on racial matters: Let’s do better in normalising the talk about what racism is; through acceptance, knowledge and attitudes

It’s everyone’s responsibility to combat racism, and younger workers want a work environment that is embedded with equality, diversity, inclusion and safety.

COVID helped restore our faith in government and each other

A new survey of public trust and cohesion finds the pandemic has brought us together, rather than driving us apart.