Extensive work has been done to ensure that the privacy and security of users has been built into the very heart of myGovID, says Human Services and Digital Transformation Minister Michael Keenan. Read More
When the young union legal officer Penny Wong, active in Labor politics since her university days, considered a run for federal parliament, she concluded that… Read More
October has shone a spotlight on mental health at both the state and national level. First, the federal government announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support national mental wellbeing. A fortnight later, the Victorian Premier promised a royal commission into mental health if re-elected. Read More
We found nearly 55% of the population feel they lack companionship at least sometime. Lonely Australians, when compared with their less lonely counterparts, reported higher social anxiety and depression, poorer psychological health and quality of life, and fewer meaningful relationships and social interactions. Read More
Despite Australia setting targets and indicators for a range of chronic disease risk factors, measured in Australia’s Health Tracker, we continue to struggle in asking any Australian government to commit to any measurable target. Read More
Compelling Australians to put even more into super runs the risk of giving them a better standard of living in retirement than they had while working. Read More
The potential savings on medical costs could make a big difference for relieving pressure on Australia’s health systems and residential facilities, says Ben O’Mara. Read More
Blockchain data is unchangeable, which is a problem when privacy laws require companies to delete data once it’s served its purpose. Read More
Changes in return flows will not undermine the outcomes we can achieve through the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, says Phillip Glyde. Read More
Economics as a discipline doesn’t concern itself with the vulgar notion of money. Rather, as a way of thinking, economics provides a framework that enables us to examine fundamental truths. Read More
Everything is in place for Australians to start establishing myGovID digital identity credentials, and the first of eight pilot programs is now underway to test and demonstrate the new product. Read More
Dr Nicholas Gruen examines how we can attempt to forecast the likelihood of important changes in our economic trajectory. Read More
What does it really take to be aware of power and to give it up? Read More
Can driverless vehicle technology replicate the human rules of engagement between pedestrians and drivers? When you’re about to cross a road and see an approaching… Read More
Combating bias and creating more inclusive AI is unlikely to succeed unless developers include those people who have been historically excluded or ignored. Read More
