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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Bangladesh’s exclusionary election and its tryst with democratic renewal

As Bangladesh prepares for a February 12 vote, the continued exclusion of the Awami League and concerns over the interim government’s neutrality are raising doubts about whether the election can deliver broad political legitimacy.
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Democracy denied: Systematic voter exclusion moves eastward to Bengal

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has been contentious. It will be even more so in West Bengal, given the ongoing labelling of Bengali migrant workers as Bangladeshis. (more…)

Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

Independents have succeeded despite an electoral system seemingly stacked to favour major parties so it is doubtful campaign spending reforms will stop them.

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4 key myths that manufacture an immigration ‘crisis’

A so-called Australian immigration crisis is a central election issue but it’s based on misconceptions easily debunked by any examination of the evidence.

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The new kids shaping the election block

Gen Z and other relatively young Australians who feel they owe little to major parties are an unpredictable voting force heading into the 2025 federal election.

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Why voting in a fact-checking void should worry you

Australian voters heading to the polls need to be aware there’s little standing between them and potential manipulation of information by vested interests.

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Energy election: How nuclear is already costing us

Australians already pay for the political divide on energy policy, so throwing the questionable merits of nuclear into the election debate just ups the cost.

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5 signs of toxic division — and how to beat them

Australian voters are being targeted by divisive ‘them vs us’ strategies that overshadow policy debate. Here are the signs and ways to move past the soundbites.

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Meet the influencers courting your vote

Political influencers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok are already a force likely to shape how elections are covered even if they don’t swing votes.

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Keeping it real: Why Labor needs a retuned message

Labor’s messaging on economic management doesn’t resonate with voters more concerned about their hip pocket. There are already signs it’s trying to change tune.

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Garnaut: The renewables boom within our reach

Trump might be a speed hump on the road to net zero, but the business case for renewables leaves Australia in the box seat.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Bangladesh’s exclusionary election and its tryst with democratic renewal

Democracy denied: Systematic voter exclusion moves eastward to Bengal

Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

4 key myths that manufacture an immigration ‘crisis’

The new kids shaping the election block

Why voting in a fact-checking void should worry you

Energy election: How nuclear is already costing us

5 signs of toxic division — and how to beat them

Meet the influencers courting your vote

Keeping it real: Why Labor needs a retuned message

Garnaut: The renewables boom within our reach

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