Tim Fischer had his blind spots, but he was an unsung champion of an Asian-facing Australia
26 Aug 2019
Former Austrade chief economist Tim Harcourt reflects on the quirky and kind Tim Fischer.
Category: Latest News from University of New South Wales
Why medevac should stay: Kaldor Centre strongly opposes repeal
Why medevac should stay: Kaldor Centre strongly opposes repeal
23 Aug 2019
The ‘medevac’ law provides protection from people who do not recognise the legitimate medical needs of asylum seekers, UNSW’s Kaldor Centre will tell a Senate inquiry on Monday.
Unlawful strip searches are on the rise in NSW and police aren’t being held accountable
Unlawful strip searches are on the rise in NSW and police aren’t being held accountable
23 Aug 2019
In a non-policing context, having to perform such acts would be a serious assault. This is why strip searches are meant to be a last resort and only used in serious and urgent circumstances.
Vital Signs: Economically, Australia is at risk of becoming Germany, and not in a good way
Vital Signs: Economically, Australia is at risk of becoming Germany, and not in a good way
23 Aug 2019
With a relatively low debt to GDP ratio, Australia was never at risk of becoming Greece. But Germany, with negative interest rates and scant prospects for economic growth, is an open question.
Dad’s stolen generation story motivated me to study law
Dad’s stolen generation story motivated me to study law
23 Aug 2019
UNSW alumna Merinda Dutton has received the National Indigenous Legal Professional of the Year Award.
Universities are carefully managing international risks
Universities are carefully managing international risks
22 Aug 2019
Concerns over China unreasonably overshadow the incredible success story of international education in Australian universities.
An unlimited passion for equality for sport coaches
An unlimited passion for equality for sport coaches
22 Aug 2019
UNSW’s Dr Nicholas Apoifis is one of the co-founders of Coaching Unlimited, a program that aims to address a lack of sports coaching opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
UNSW report reveals extraordinary increase in police strip searches
UNSW report reveals extraordinary increase in police strip searches
22 Aug 2019
A report by UNSW Law academics Michael Grewcock and Vicki Sentas says the law does not give police clear guidance on conducting strip searches.
What is the conflict between the US and Iran about and how is Australia now involved?
What is the conflict between the US and Iran about and how is Australia now involved?
22 Aug 2019
As Australia commits to joining a coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing escalation of any conflict should be the primary concern of all players.
Lifetime refugee ban is harsh and discriminatory, says Senate submission
Lifetime refugee ban is harsh and discriminatory, says Senate submission
22 Aug 2019
A proposed permanent ban on some refugees would entrench the separation of families, says a UNSW joint submission to a Senate committee hearing today.