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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.

Why it’s time to think big on tax reform

Australians have been promised quick-fix tax measures to ease cost-of-living pressures. Instead, it’s high time to reform and simplify a complex tax system.

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Fake ‘threats’: How trans issues become a weapon

Transgender Australians risk being caught in the crossfire if politicians turn issues that hardly affect most people into supposed threats to broader society.

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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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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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The end of coal and the fake nuclear energy campaign

The end of coal and the case for renewables driving Australia’s energy future is irresistible and backed by facts, unlike campaigns pushing the nuclear furphy.

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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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How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall

The changing social media world, already hostile to oversight, is making monitoring election activity even more difficult. Yet policymakers still have options.

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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

Why it’s time to think big on tax reform

Fake ‘threats’: How trans issues become a weapon

Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

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

The end of coal and the fake nuclear energy campaign

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

How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall

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