Political influence
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Is content over- or under-moderated in the Voice referendum debate?
This research explored whether content relating to the Voice referendum in Australia was over- or under-moderated on TikTok, Facebook and X and if it displayed political bias. No political bias was detected, but misinformation was substantially under-moderated across all three platforms.
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How do platforms' recommender systems promote political content?
This research explores the effect of social media algorithms on political content promotion concerning the Voice referendum in Australia. Results suggest ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ filter bubbles can rapidly appear and could play a role in dividing Australian political discourse. Regulators and researchers should have independent oversight of algorithms.
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The regulator’s dilemma – regulating in a sea of influence
This article describes the tight rope walked by regulators in carefully navigating the need to positively engage with the sector they regulate while also ensuring standards are enforced.
Report
What does the energy transition mean for the mining sector?
To meet the growing demand, the world will need new mines, and this new and rapidly changing context brings additional challenges and opportunities for the mining industry, for governments and communities. This report highlights a selection of key trends to understand the regulatory requirements and corruption risks for the mining industry associated with the energy...
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The new majority: the state and future of the British centre-right
Over the last few years, the centre-right coalition in the United Kingdom has broadened beyond recognition – illustrated most strikingly by the Conservative Party’s landslide win at the 2019 election. The author of this report argues that the conservative movement’s future lies in paying disproportionate attention to less affluent, working-class voters.