The end of privacy is just an unintended consequence of Mark Zuckerberg’s actions
The future of computer technology and the past of publishing identifying information online has paved the way for identifying anyone instantly.
Labor to introduce public school funding bill after states ignore ‘arbitrary’ deadline
Exclusive: Parliament is set for a fight over public school funding as Labor prepares to introduce a bill that would make what’s currently the maximum Commonwealth contribution the minimum instead.
Deeming v Pesutto has unwittingly documented the Liberal Party’s internal chaos
From multiple secret recordings to accusations of lying, the Victorian Liberals have reaffirmed what we already knew: they’re in shambles.
No, anti-Islamophobia envoy can’t ‘prosecute’ people for insulting Islam
Aftab Malik’s role is an advisory one.
Rita Panahi issues on-air correction after broadcasting election lie about couple in Kamala Harris ad
The Sky News host repeated the allegation that the couple were actors uncovered by an ‘investigative journalist’, when in fact it was a baseless claim seeded by an X account with the screen name ‘Bad Hombre’.
Yes, vapes should be available beyond Australian pharmacies like they are in other countries
‘The pharmacy model is set for failure. When it falls in a heap, let’s try something that’s already worked well in other countries very similar to our own.’
No, vapes shouldn’t be available beyond pharmacies (for now)
‘Our lungs are not designed to withstand the constant daily onslaught of chemicals.’
Are wars and violence inevitable, or is there another way to live?
“Understanding cultural violence and how it supports direct violence can help us transform our beliefs, choices and behaviours — to cultivate a more peaceful world, from the ground up.”
Peace broker or capitulator? Why David Pocock is willing to go slow
The independent ACT senator has become Parliament’s voice of reason. But is that enough when faced with a major party duopoly that refuses to act on multiple crises?
Swillhouse revelations are the end result of the glorification of hospitality’s toxic culture
From my first job to my last, hospitality businesses have not always been a safe or equal spaces for women. The Swillhouse story is a stark reminder that a toxic culture still prevails in hospitality.
‘Farcical’: ABC staff react to racism review
The ABC’s racism review uncovered ‘disturbing’ findings including a lack of cultural safety at the public broadcaster. Crikey asked ABC journalists how they were feeling after the release of the report.
Australian police are worried about sovereign citizens and jihadist groups in ‘low sophistication’ attacks
Documents obtained via freedom of information request provide new details and examples of the kinds of terrorism that primarily worry the federal police.
Australia’s mining lobby is running a pro-nuclear campaign using Liberal Party-linked ad firm
Exclusive: Topham Guerin, best known for its role in helping global conservative political campaigns and a number of other controversial clients, has been enlisted to promote nuclear energy in Australia.
The Coalition’s attacks on university vice-chancellors are just beginning
Peter Dutton’s assault on the University of Sydney’s leadership shows that universities are a target in the next federal election.
Rinehart’s ‘secret’ wedding photo, AFL vs Stokes, and did the ABC just declare war?
Plus, the missing connection in coverage of Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin’s lingering influence on the Liberal Party.
A back-of-the-envelope calculation brings us to more than the GDP of Australia.
Even those who might care about being ‘back in black’ seem underwhelmed by Chalmers’ latest victory lap.
What the Woolworths and Coles grocery bonanza costs consumers
As the supermarket giants face increasing scrutiny over their role in Australia’s cost of living crisis, Crikey breaks down the key numbers at play.
Tim ‘Aw Shucks’ Walz lost the debate on everything but January 6
Walz was nervous, dorky, stop-starting and on the defensive. Only in the final section did he take the fight to his opponent, Silicon Valley hillbilly JD Vance.
Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?
Qatar Airways’ previous attempts to expand in Australia haven’t always gone smoothly. But will Qantas be worried regardless?
The power and impotence of Chalmers’ surplus, according to readers
It’s either totally unimpressive or a demonstration of incredible economic talent, depending on who you ask.
Helen Haines knows people are disappointed with the NACC. She wants them to be patient
The member for Indi spent years fighting for a national anti-corruption commission. One year in, how does she feel the NACC is faring?
People think Max Chandler-Mather is annoying. Does he care?
The Greens housing spokesperson annoys the hell out of Labor. He reckons he’s speaking for the majority.
It is farcical to believe that special envoys will address Islamophobia and antisemitism in Australia
‘The identity of the envoy is less important than the fact that this position simply should not exist in the first place.’
No, the Greens aren’t derailing progress on housing — radically broken systems need radical solutions
‘The Greens are fighting like hell to address the housing crisis.’
‘It’s fucked … most people know that’: Sports podcasters speak out over gambling ad influence
Crikey talks to content creators who don’t take gambling money about the challenges they face.
Politicians know defamation laws can silence women, but they won’t do anything about it
‘The weaponisation of defamation law by perpetrators against women reporting sexual violence and harassment is well documented.’
Introducing New York Mayor Eric Adams, possibly the most baffling human to ever have lived
Eric Adams might be the first sitting New York mayor to face criminal charges, but he’s also so much less than that.
Gina Rinehart’s $646m Canadian coal play has mountains to scale after a rocky start
The mining magnate is finding resistance in the Canadian courts.
No RBA rate cut yet, but governor Bullock is about to find the pressure overwhelming
It’s easy to see why Michele Bullock thinks temporary measures should be disregarded.
Yes, we should abolish superannuation — you don’t know when you’re going to die
Most people will save too much money, or nowhere near enough.
Privacy regulator probing I-MED for handing over private medical data used to train AI
After Australia’s largest medical imaging provider I-MED and its private equity owners Permira went to ground, the information commissioner has stepped in to get answers.
I-MED, harrison.ai silent as attorney-general and consumer advocates raise privacy concerns
Australia’s biggest medical imaging provider I-MED and buzzy startup harrison.ai didn’t respond to a Crikey investigation about their AI scan training. Harrison.ai’s co-founder, however, did look at my LinkedIn profile.
‘An exercise in revisionism’: Crikey readers correct the record on the 2009 CPRS
Plus, WA voters aren’t the ones being pandered to by the Albanese government — rather, Labor is courting the state of ‘Woodside Australia’.
Toxic cost of Labor’s WA obsession just keeps growing
The Albanese government is governing in the West Australian interest, not the national interest. And that means giving control of policy to some of the worst corporate actors in the country.
Who gives a stuff about the surplus?
Rachel Withers
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Dutton is losing the debate over nuclear right when we need it for AI
Chris Berg
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Yes, the Greens are derailing housing policy — that suits a party that will never form government
Steven Hamilton
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