Governments can do much to ensure mass vaccination of their citizens, particularly in the name of public health. But there needs to be careful examination of where that might breach human rights.
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It’s not just because of higher exposure to traumatic events. It’s also toxic workplace culture and harmful management practices.
These caused untold health problems for Aboriginal people and Pacific Islanders who were at the highest risk of radiation
If only 1% of the Pacific’s population was permitted to work permanently in Australia, this would bring more benefits to the region than Australia’s annual aid contribution.
A similar 2018 referendum failed, but was much closer than anticipated. Some believe independence might pass this time around, particularly with the issue not high on France’s list of priorities.
The tourist traps of Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland have the most to lose. Regional towns and coastal resorts have the most to gain.
After a some coronavirus respite over the summer, Britain is contemplating a second national lockdown. This comes as Australia and the UK need each other more than they have for decades.
From mid-November, people wanting to become citizens must get all five questions on Australian values correct.
The latest prime time cooking show is supposed to be a celebration of different cultures. So why does it include a “Team Australia?”
After years of delay, an Israel court has ruled the former Melbourne headmistress can be extradited to Australia to face charges of child sexual abuse.
Barbados is avoiding a referendum on whether to remove the Queen as head of state – is that a good idea?
Volunteer firefighting crews are struggling to cope with increased pressures on time, training and resources. As the bushfire season approaches, new policies and plans are critically important.
The proposed bill represents a massive over-reach that will do far more harm than good.
We’ve compiled the key COVID-19 restrictions in place across the states and territories.
We asked 1,400 managers to rate working from home. Some 8.4% said their teams were less productive, 57% said it was the same, and 34% said it was higher.
We have become very China-centric in our strategic thinking — and this could be to our detriment. We need to pay more attention to Beijing’s deepening defence ties with Russia.
The vaccine hasn’t completed phase 3 trials, so we can’t be sure it will be safe and effective for all. The Australian government’s deal is contingent on these trials being successful.
New Zealand and Australia have no prisoner transfer agreement. By negotiating one, we could deport the Christchurch terrorist and help resolve the trans-Tasman prisoner problem in the process.
Many who are lonely will overlook their own emerging signs of loneliness in hope these feelings will go away once around other people.
Top contributors
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Melissa Conley Tyler is a Friend of The Conversation.Honorary Fellow, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Human Rights and International Law, University of Newcastle
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, and Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
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Faculty Member, Asian Studies Program, Georgetown University; Visiting Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University., Georgetown University
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Assistant Professor in International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Researcher, Social History/Tutor in Medical Education, University of Dundee
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University Fellow in Law, Charles Darwin University
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Professor of Political Communication, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Acting Executive Director, Grata Fund, UNSW Sydney
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Associate professor, Griffith University
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Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University
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Adjunct professor, University of Adelaide
