Political hostility and misinformation – media literacy matters more than ever
Following growing evidence of political hostility, online misinformation, and an attack on MP Helen Haines, an RMIT expert says Australians need strong media literacy skills to navigate an increasingly complex information environment and to reduce harms caused by declining trust in public discourse.
Digital duty of care laws must not come at the expense of access to information
The Australian government's proposed digital duty of care is an important step towards tackling online harms against women and girls, but there is a risk that platforms could over-censor legitimate information. An RMIT expert says policymakers and regulators must ensure that access to information on drug and sex education is protected.
New study tests acupuncture in the emergency department to treat patients with acute pain
RMIT University and Northern Health are testing whether acupuncture can be successfully integrated into emergency department (ED) care, offering patients experiencing acute pain a non-drug treatment option alongside standard clinical care.
Statement: Flydubai flight incident
RMIT is aware of media reporting of a former student alleged to be involved in the Flydubai flight incident.
