• Artificial Intelligence

    Poisoning the well


    Sam Cadman |  June 13, 2026


    Not everyone finds the prospect of AI taking everyone’s job an attractive prospect, so is ‘data poisoning’ a valid and effective new form of civil disobedience against the AI juggernaut?


  • Business

    Feeling underqualified? Don’t stress


    Gamze Koseoglu |  June 13, 2026


    50% of university graduates don’t feel up to their first job, but new research finds that feeling underqualified can help drive better performance – or toxic behaviour – depending on one psychological factor.


  • Artificial Intelligence

    Paging Doctor half right


    Carsten Eickhoff |  June 13, 2026


    A new study finds that half the answers the best known AI chatbots give to people on questions on health are factually incorrect even though they sound convincing.


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  • The impact of population ageing and immigration on the Australian housing market

    George Kudrna     |      December 2, 2016

    As the elderly begins to downsize and spend their housing wealth (increasing housing supply), and a relatively smaller working-age cohort is generating demand, a decline in house prices should ensue.

  • Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro

    ASDetect: an award-winning smartphone app for early detection of autism

    Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro     |      December 2, 2016

    ASDetect – The inside story was featured on Open Forum in March 2016. The article described the research that underpinned the app, the vision of the academic team behind it and the spirit of generosity that made it happen. The app has gone on to win multiple awards including being named as a Google Impact Challenge Australia 2016 finalist.

  • Jenny Brockis

    Should we cancel Christmas?

    Jenny Brockis     |      December 2, 2016

    At such a busy time of year should we be worrying about the Christmas stress? Dr Jenny Brockis shares her thoughts.

  • Russ Grayson

    Activating health through community enterprise

    Russ Grayson     |      November 30, 2016

    What determines healthy ageing and how can we improve the lives of Australia's growing number of people who, willingly or unwillingly, have left working life? Russ Grayson kicks off our Productive Ageing forum with some ideas on how to invest in individual and community self-help.

  • Kirsty Nowlan

    NSW Out of Home Care Reform – A game changer?

    Kirsty Nowlan     |      November 25, 2016

    New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has revealed a sweeping overhaul of the state's child protection system. Dr Kirsty Nowlan from the Benevolent Society wants to see that the policy delivers the protection all children should receive as their birth right.

  • Beau Frigault

    Nature as medicine

    Beau Frigault     |      November 25, 2016

    A lot of junior doctors and medical students are experiencing work-life imbalance and poor mental health. Beau Frigault says taking time to regroup and reconnect with our natural environment is crucial.

  • Alex Guzmán

    American Millennial: The 2016 Presidential Election, or the day the bubble I live in was shattered

    Alex Guzmán     |      November 25, 2016

    Our very own intern Alex Guzmán, an American currently studying in Australia, has written about her reaction to Donald Trump becoming President of the United States of America.

  • John Cherry

    Early intervention works

    John Cherry     |      November 25, 2016

    We know from research worldwide that the first five years of a child have a very long term impact. John Cherry from Goodstart Early Learning explains why governments at all levels need to work harder at removing the barriers to participation in early learning.

  • GAP Taskforce report on Government Health Procurement

    Increasing efficiency and value in government purchasing

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    The GAP Taskforce report on Government Health Procurement has been released. It reveals the significant scope for improvements and savings in Australia’s public health procurement.

  • Thank you!

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    We would like to thank our readers, contributors and partners for your support in 2016 – we couldn’t do what we do without you. For now we are wishing you and your families all the best for the festive season, with time to reflect and relax. Next year we have a range of exciting topics to discuss with your help, and we hope to see you here in January!

  • Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin

    Three pillars of building a culture of innovation

    Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin     |      November 23, 2016

    At the recent GAP Summit Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin, Founder and CEO of BlueChilli, explained how a bold national vision could inspire the young astronauts and entrepreneurs of the future.

  • United Nations

    Orange the world

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    From 25 November to 10 December 2016, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence aim to raise public awareness to bring about change. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange the world.”