Family violence issues are likely to be exacerbated by the COVID-10 pandemic. Lockdown can especially affect women and children who may wish to escape an abusive relationship or receive support.
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This High Court appeal did not ask whether Pell committed the offences. It asked whether the two majority judges in the Victorian Court of Appeal, in dismissing Pell’s earlier appeal, made an error.
Co-parenting in the time of COVID-19 has thrown up a whole set of new challenges, including potential disagreements over who the child spends time with and whether they should attend childcare.
New research shows Australian women living under new coronavirus regulations are in fear of their lives from abusive partners or former partners. Action must be taken now to stop it.
Around 20,000 students are homeschooling in Australia. It's a different form of schooling to learning from home while schools are shut due to COVID-19. But homeschooling does provide some tips.
It's hard to keep up with what's regarded as essential and non-essential services.
It's normal to feel worried, anxious and edgy amid income losses, working from home requirements and concerns about loved ones' risk of coronavirus. But some people will need mental health support.
Hospitals will need more space, staff and stuff as more people test positive to coronavirus. But hard decisions may have to be made if the health system gets overwhelmed with cases.
Parent are legally obliged to ensure their child attends school. But fining parents is usually a last resort.
Working long hours and want to make the most of time with your children? Your local park is an ideal place for sharing experiences that benefit the whole family.
Teachers are at very low risk of being exposed to COVID-19. But schools need to support teachers who fall into high-risk groups – including those aged over 65 years and teachers with chronic illness.
The social media spread of news, information and myths about coronavirus can help keep the public informed but can also stoke panic.
Disasters and times of crisis bring out the best in most of us. Despite the media focus on initial panic at the COVID-19 pandemic, we are are starting to see a more heartening community response.
Non-essential mass gatherings of 500 people or more are banned from today. Here's why that's a good idea.
We're likely to see more 'fever clinics' opening as coronavirus transmission takes hold in the community. But what are they? And do you need a fever to attend one?
People should always evacuate early to ensure their safety. But when they do decide to stay or they're told it's too late to leave, having a plan B is extremely important.
With commercial broadcasters threatening to thumb their noses at local content quotas, it's time government finds new tools appropriate for the 21st century television environment.
Why toilet paper? Concerns about control and hygiene are the likely reason, according to experts
Tidak ada perlunya menyerbu supermarket hari ini, tapi mengumpulkan persediaan barang adalah respons yang alamiah untuk mengantisipasi krisis
We've had books, films, plays, theme parks, bars and endless paraphernalia. But after more than 20 years of Harry Potter mania, its commercial spell might finally be waning.
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Journalist, author, broadcaster, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Digital Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer QUT Law Faculty, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
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Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Project Officer, School of Design, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Lecturer, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Fellow (Health Services Research) Faculty of Health, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology
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Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Physical Activity and Health, Queensland University of Technology
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Lecturer and Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology
