Social Affairs

Cover of Australian Government Intergenerational Report 2023

The latest Intergenerational Report shows Australia less old than it was going to be, but poorer. And eventually needing to pay more tax.

Microphone at front of courtroom

A lack of certified interpreters and understanding of their needs during court proceedings is undermining access to justice and a fair trial for non-English speakers, according to UNSW research.

homeless person tent in melbourne cbd

The last time an Australian government made housing the homeless a priority was 15 years ago. The Albanese government’s promised plan is a second chance to get it right.

darwin aerial view

The project’s environmental credentials rely on highly speculative technologies, making Middle Arm a grand experiment with our climate.

Oak Flats Learning from Country

A UNSW project championing cultural inclusion and genuine long-term engagement is making a positive difference for First Nations communities in NSW.

jessica zhan mei yu

Jessica Zhan Mei Yu’s witty, ‘effervescent’ debut novel follows a Sylvia-Plath-loving young Malaysian-Australian writer’s journey to ‘the heart of empire’ in the UK.

Asylum seeker stands at a wire fence overlooking water

Helping our Southeast Asian neighbours make conditions better for refugees there will reduce the need for them to make dangerous journeys elsewhere.

women in a wheelchair in office with colleagues

Avoiding the office commute is just one reason why working from home suits many workers with disability better. Employers need to take a nuanced approach to workplace flexibility.

handcuffed prisoner is escorted by a guard

Most people leaving prison face an uphill battle navigating services focused on individual failures and punitive responses.

Rear view shot of a young female university student with backpack walking down a paved road

The Universities Accord review found ‘sexual assault and harassment on campus is affecting the wellbeing of students and staff, and their ability to succeed’.

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