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Bill frenzy to clear decks before Christmas

By Michelle Grattan In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final Federal parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia

Trade mark stoush highlights brand risks

By McCullough Robertson Lawyers A recent trade mark case in the Full Federal Court has highlighted the need for businesses to exercise caution when using descriptive

Australian children deserve better than social media ban

By Lorraine Finlay and Anne Hollonds Parents and carers are used to constantly weighing up risk while striving to keep their children safe. It’s a delicate balance

How will AI impact human evolution?

By Rob Brooks What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to

What was (and wasn’t) achieved at COP29?

By Jacqueline Peel The petroleum-laden dust has settled on this year’s United Nations climate summit, COP29, held over the past fortnight in Baku, Azerbaijan. Climate

See what’s in new laws to restrict social media

By Daniel Angus The Federal Government today introduced into parliament legislation for its social media ban for people under 16 years. Communications Minister Michelle

Drink spiking messaging is erasing the perpetrator

By Jessica Ison, Ingrid Wilson and Leesa Hooker Schoolies season is here – and with it, warnings about staying safe while partying. For girls and women, this often

Are Brisbane’s rivers of opportunity floating away?

By Shane Rodgers Over time, Brisbane has often referred to itself as a “river city”. For good reason. We have a river and, by global standards, it is a pretty good

Will a $900m fund have any impact on productivity?

By Roy Green Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for

Online games should not be included in social media ban

By Marcus Carter and Taylor Hardwick The Federal Government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. With bipartisan support, it’s

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