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Anthony Albanese Australia's PM

The Albanese government wants to change the way referendums work ahead of the Voice to Parliament vote. There are still flaws, but it is a step in the right direction.

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After participation in the Literacy for Life Foundation adult literacy campaign, serious offences by students dropped by almost 65%.

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Alternative dispute resolution options would improve outcomes for patients harmed by health care.

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The Chief Justice of the High Court examined the evolution of key decisions while delivering a keystone address of the UNSW Law & Justice fraternity.

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Criminology and law researcher Emma Buxton-Namisnyk’s study of domestic violence policing of First Nations women in Australia has been recognised with an Early Career Research Award.

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UNSW academics are included on Research.com's list of best female scientists in the world, while four female alumni and an academic have been lauded in Sunday Life’s trailblazers issue. 

 

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In cases where human rights are abused through the economic activity of a large corporation, signing a waiver of one’s rights in exchange for compensation is often grossly inadequate.

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Increased corporate awareness of the risks of modern slavery isn’t translating into effective practices to reduce it.

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Whether it’s through a sense of duty or trying to stay safe, Australians have a history of reporting wrongdoers.

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The new 2022 Fellows have been elected in recognition of their excellence in the social sciences.

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