Society & Culture
When ‘common sense’ cuts are code for a cruel con job
The greatest trick neoliberalism ever pulled was convincing people government intervention shouldn’t exist. And yet, governments know we will accept it without question when it comes to taking from the most vulnerable.
Why Australia (and the world) needs more legal anthropologists
At a time of collective resistance to legal authority, when laws and governance systems around the globe are being questioned, challenged and renegotiated, the complicated, nuanced and embodied understanding that legal anthropologists offer about how power and social ordering works is more necessary and imperative than ever.
The only thing standing in the way of gambling reform is the Government's cowardice
Last year, Australians lost $34.8 billion in bets. That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol.
Streaming services bias American music, which is bad for Aussie artists
November 27 is AusMusic T-Shirt Day, a day which raises money for SupportAct, because the popularity of Australian music is in such decline that it needs a charity to help
Government legislation a 'dangerous departure from the Rule of Law'
The Albanese Government is facing mounting criticism over a last-minute legislative amendment that could see thousands lose social security payments before being found guilty of any crime.
Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone
In the final days of October, the Federal Government quietly inserted a last-minute amendment into an unrelated bill. It has been trying to rush through a change that would allow police and the Home Affairs Minister to cancel someone’s Centrelink payment if they are suspected of a serious crime.
Albanese Government set to use social media ban as cover to water down gambling reforms yet again
If Albanese is serious about ‘progressive patriotism’ he could start by prioritising the livelihoods of Australians over the profits of gambling companies.
