Political campaigns
Discussion paper
Distorting the public square: political campaigning on social media requires greater regulation
This paper outlines the results of recent polling which shows that the Australian public support tighter regulation of political advertising on social media platforms, from truth in advertising, limits to micro-targeting, to bans on political advertising on social media altogether.
Blog post
Community engagement steps up participation in climate action
With the unpredictable acceleration of climate chaos, increased community engagement kick-starts urgently needed steps to climate action, writes Sally Hussey.
Blog post
Could governments learn better?
Adequately designed and implemented public policies have the power to transform economies and improve the quality of life of citizens, writes Sandra Naranjo Bautista.
Article
Scott Morrison wants to outlaw boycott campaigns. But the mining industry doesn’t need protection
The focus of laws against secondary boycotts has never been against consumer groups or movements involving non-employees. There’s an obvious and good reason for this.
Article
Grattan on Friday: Ken Wyatt juggles identity and politics
As an Indigenous man in a senior government role, Ken Wyatt is ambitious but pragmatic, as he struggles to bridge the gap between Indigenous expectations and political realities.