Expert available to comment on Digital Duty of Care bill
The Federal government has announced its proposed Digital Duty of Care bill today that will include an option for Australians to opt out of social media algorithms. An RMIT expert is available to comment on the proposal and how to tackle gender-based digital harms.
Perceptions and policies around homelessness and community safety
Victoria’s new Premier Ben Carroll this month appointed the State’s first ever Minister for Homelessness. This announcement came a week before the Federal government announced $300 million to build 520 homes across Australia. An RMIT expert unpacks the importance of keeping homelessness on the policy agenda.
Why Europe is banning the destruction of brand‑new clothes and what Australia can learn
Every year, tens of thousands of tonnes of unworn clothing are destroyed – burned, slashed or buried – as part of routine retail practice. New EU rules have now banned the destruction of unsold garments, forcing brands to rethink how they manage excess stock.
Australia’s social housing sector is falling behind
Much of the public housing debate focuses on property values and mortgage affordability. New RMIT-led research highlights another declining area of the housing system that needs urgent policy attention – the long-term decline of social housing.
