2022

By Amy MaguireThe latest outbreak of conflict in Gaza and Israel is escalating rapidly. At the time of writing, at least 192 Palestinians are reported dead, including 58 children. Ten Israelis are reported dead, including two children.

By Christie M. Gardiner, Elieen Webb and Teresa SomesAustralia’s aged care sector has been the subject of more than 30 major inquiries and reviews since 1997.

By Marie Hadley The Australian Copyright Agency has licensed an Indigenous artwork for a custom tattoo. It is the first instance of tattoo licensing for the agency, and perhaps Australia at large.

By Tania Sourdin and Bin Li An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets.

By Amy Maguire and Dani LarkinGunnai-Kurnai and Gunditjmara woman Lidia Thorpe was recently elected by Greens party members to replace the former party leader, Richard Di Natale, as senator for Victoria. Thorpe is the first Indigenous woman to represent the Greens in federal parliament. She brings a welcome diversity of experiences and perspectives.

By Kcasey McLoughlin As debate rages about sexual harassment in the legal profession, a key outstanding question is reforming the way judges are appointed.

By  Amy Maguire and Donna McNamaraDebates about a return to classroom learning in Australia are fraught, and parents have mixed feelings as to what may be best for their children.

By Bin Li and Jeffrey McGee US President Donald Trump issued an executive order reaffirming that companies joining US mining activities on the moon would have property rights over lunar resources.