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With the under-16s social media ban now in place, there is global interest in seeing whether it actually works – whatever “works” might mean.
But as Giselle Woodley and Paul Haskell-Dowland write, this ban is just the beginning of a slew of online changes in the coming months. Some will come into effect before the end of the year, with the platforms facing tighter regulations through impending industry codes.
And as Michelle Grattan argues, it will be a long time before we know whether the ban was a success from the government’s perspective. While some argue against the ban on the grounds it isolates some young people, others say it will prevent some serious – even catastrophic – harm. It will take years to weigh the two.
P.S. Due to the generous response from readers, we are extending our matched-giving campaign. Give now and The Finkel Foundation has stepped in to match your donation up to $10,000.
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Amanda Dunn
Politics + Society Editor
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Giselle Woodley, Edith Cowan University; Paul Haskell-Dowland, Edith Cowan University
A host of other restrictions will affect social media use in the coming months. Our research shows teens worry about them – and will find a way around them.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
In a week when teenagers started trying to flout new online bans, politicians proved it’s not just the kids who are good at finding ways to get around things.
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Hassan Vally, Deakin University
The CDC website used to state, clearly and correctly, that the evidence shows no link between vaccines and the development of autism.
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Peter Draper, University of Adelaide; Nathan Howard Gray, University of Adelaide
Trump appears to be transforming strategic national security decisions into transactional deals where everything has a price.
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Alexander Howard, University of Sydney
The book 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin takes us inside the Wall Street crash that led to the Depression. It asks: does history repeat itself? And what can we learn from it?
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Peter Newman, Curtin University; Ray Wills, The University of Western Australia
Gas was long thought to be essential as a backup for a clean energy grid. But enormous growth in grid-scale batteries has changed the game.
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Thanh-Son Pham, Australian National University
The seismic echoes of capsizing icebergs falling from Thwaites Glacier have been detected for the first time.
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Wellett Potter, University of New England
Can (or will) Spotify be held legally accountable for hosting AI knockoffs of real bands? An expert explains.
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Yaqoot Fatima, University of the Sunshine Coast; Alexandra Metse, University of the Sunshine Coast; Danielle Wilson, University of the Sunshine Coast
The answer lies in what’s known as the body’s ‘master clock’.
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Politics + Society
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Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney; Brett Sentance, University of Technology Sydney
More First Nations people have died in custody in the past year than in any since 1980. It’s the inevitable result of policies that flout evidence of what would help.
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Paul Wyles, Griffith University; Patrick O'Leary, Griffith University; Tracy Wilde, Griffith University
There are strong links between child sexual abuse and suicide but investment in specialist services to address this national tragedy is sadly lacking.
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Adele Webb, University of Canberra; Emily Foley, Flinders University; University of Canberra; Max Grömping, Griffith University
A new report shows Australians don’t want to be reduced to merely voters. They want a democracy that listens, including between elections.
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Health + Medicine
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Christiane Kehoe, The University of Melbourne; Elizabeth Westrupp, Deakin University
Angry, sad, worried, anxious. If your teen has ‘big feelings’ after the social media ban, here’s how to support them and keep your relationship intact.
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Business + Economy
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Timothy Welch, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
The cost of ‘network disruption’ due to accidents is more than normal estimates suggest, casting doubt on the logic of raising speed limits to boost productivity.
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Environment + Energy
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Kate Dooley, The University of Melbourne
We are still logging and degrading global forests at terrifying speed. How can we slow this destruction, including in Australia?
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Science + Technology
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Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
We need a deeper understanding of what exactly children’s safety and wellbeing online looks like.
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Arts + Culture
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Liam Burke, Swinburne University of Technology
Netflix has announced its planned acquisition of Warner Bros with a deal valued at US$82.7 billion. What will this mean for filmgoers?
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Chris Thompson, Australian Catholic University
A tiny Scottish village brings porridge to the world stage in this new documentary by Constantine Costi.
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It is called The Conversation afterall…
"In response to Your Say correspondence, I think the fact The Conversation can publish stories with differing views on a subject from different authors is evidence that the truth is not about one point of view or one perspective. Science has shown us that the truth does not always move in straight lines, but rather, it is a messy process, the result of people coming together, bringing their thoughts, their ideas, their findings, discoveries and the results of their inquiry. The resulting truth is made up of different perspectives and based on a patchwork of these endeavours."
Matt Walsh
Indigenous deaths in custody
"After spending many years living alongside and learning from Indigenous communities, I’ve always felt a deep sadness about the erosion of traditional ways of life. That loss is profound and deserves recognition. At the same time, I often reflect on the enormous amount of funding and resources that have been directed toward Indigenous communities since the Whitlam era. Here in Cooktown, FNQ, the level of government spending is striking. When you speak with elders, many of them express frustration. They describe a painful divide: some people make the choice to pursue education, work, and a stable life, while others fall into cycles of reliance on government
support, alcohol, and drugs. The issue is complex, painful, and rooted in history, but I think part of the conversation has to include how we balance support with empowerment, and how we ensure that solutions genuinely help people build the lives they want for themselves."
Simon Jones, Cooktown QLD
Measuring generosity
"I donate blood, and on Wednesday I did my 331st donation. So when I'm in a shopping centre and faced with folk rattling tins at me, I say, sorry, I donate blood, not money. Whole blood every 3 months takes about 10 mins (plus interview time) whereas plasma takes up to an hour (plus interview time) so it's a considerable commitment every 2 weeks. So not donating money doesn't say anything about my generosity or otherwise. Generosity has many faces!"
Jan Pittman, Gidgegannup WA
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