Doctor mental health concerns increase as COVID surge hits hospitals
13 Sep 2021
There is increasing concern about rising rates of mental ill-health and suicide among doctors.
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Vital Signs: the Greens' super-profits tax idea could end up burning muscle, not fat
Vital Signs: the Greens’ super-profits tax idea could end up burning muscle, not fat
13 Sep 2021
Taxing super profits sounds like a a good idea, but it’s hard to get right and there might be better ways to get more company tax.
Is Australia's coronavirus bill a debt burden future generations must bear?
Is Australia’s coronavirus bill a debt burden future generations must bear?
13 Sep 2021
Governments are spending at unprecedented levels. Where does this money come from, and are governments saddling young people with too much debt?
Australia's 'A' rating on human rights is under threat with a handpicked, politically engineered commissioner
Australia’s ‘A’ rating on human rights is under threat with a handpicked, politically engineered commissioner
10 Sep 2021
An open process for appointing commissioners is necessary to preserve the Human Rights Commission’s independence and legitimacy.
I'd prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea
I’d prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea
10 Sep 2021
Home quarantine apps face serious privacy, security and bias issues. Home detention ankle tags might be a better option.
UNSW students redesign Prince of Wales ICU equipment towers
UNSW students redesign Prince of Wales ICU equipment towers
10 Sep 2021
A new-generation ICU unit on wheels is timely during COVID-19, when ICU capacity needs to surge.
Consent: it's time to change curriculum conversation, and culture
Consent: it’s time to change curriculum conversation, and culture
09 Sep 2021
When it comes to sexual consent, we need to talk often and earlier, before it’s too late.
Explainer: what is a 'positive duty' to prevent workplace sexual harassment and why is it so important?
Explainer: what is a ‘positive duty’ to prevent workplace sexual harassment and why is it so important?
09 Sep 2021
The Morrison government says existing laws already provide a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, but these don’t go far enough.
Doing Poseidon's work: How citizen scientists are helping to restore endangered seagrass
Doing Poseidon’s work: How citizen scientists are helping to restore endangered seagrass
09 Sep 2021
A ‘storm squad’ of volunteers are collecting seagrass fragments used to rehabilitate endangered Posidonia.
Stressed about returning to work? Here's what your boss can do for you
Stressed about returning to work? Here’s what your boss can do for you
09 Sep 2021
Employee mental health is at risk amid COVID-19 but there are ways to reinforce psychological safety, says UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel.