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Sex and gender in health research: Australia lags behind

Australian medical research needs to ensure men's and women’s medical issues are analysed equally, according to a report published today.

COVID has changed policing — but now policing needs to change to respond better to COVID

It is critical that policing during COVID-19 does not amplify inequalities by prioritising punishment over keeping people safe. There are better ways police can support the community.

Resettling refugees in other countries is not working, nor is it fair. So, why is Australia doing it?

The Home Affairs Minister says Australia is exploring resettlement overseas for 'broad cohorts' of people. But such deals do not get Australia off the hook.

Indigenous deaths in custody: inquests can be sites of justice or administrative violence

Investigations and inquests that follow a death in custody can offer insight into what happened. But much work is still needed to make these processes transparent and effective.

Police access to COVID check-in data is an affront to our privacy. We need stronger and more consistent rules in place

State police have accessed QR code check-in data on at least six occasions, for investigations unrelated to the pandemic.

In debates about opening schools, we're neglecting an important voice: our children's

The NSW plan doesn’t measure up against international best practice. And Victoria doesn’t seem to be following a child-centred approach, either.

Vaccine passports: More freedom, but at what cost?

UNSW legal and software engineering experts look at the implications of vaccine passports and the impact on people’s liberty and safety.