This paper analyses the interplay between far-right and far-left groups in the state of Victoria, Australia, across a range of social media platforms.

In recent times, online platforms like Facebook have usurped core aspects of what we expect from a public square. This discussion paper aims to initiate a focused discussion around the type of digital infrastructure we want to power our public square.

Alcohol use is at the forefront of public health policy in Australia. The findings in this report provide a catalyst for further in-depth and longitudinal analysis of qualitative and quantitative social media data to help policy-makers develop more effective interventions to deal with the problem of risky drinking.

Using Facebook as a case study, this report explores how social media platforms profile young people for advertising purposes. Stronger data protection regulations are needed to ensure data relating to under 18-year-olds is only used in ways that are in their best interests.

The findings in this report demonstrate that if we accept that media is integral to all aspects of our lives, far more needs to be done to address the needs of groups who are the least confident about their media abilities and who have access to the least support. This research also show that increasing...