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.
Why the Australia-EU trade deal matters beyond farming
Debate is intensifying over the Australia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement, with some Coalition figures and farming groups questioning the deal, while the government insists re-negotiation is no longer on the table.
'Not worse off' is not a deal: what Australian communities should get from AI data centres
The Federal Government has suggested new AI data centres will not increase household power bills. It comes as an RMIT expert explains that should be the starting point, not the end goal, and the community should benefit.
Is it time to re-think GST?
The Grattan Institute has called for GST to be raised from 10% to 15% to help ease Australia's debt. An RMIT expert unpacks this proposal, which could generate up to $76 billion a year and unlock income tax savings, according to the think tank’s research.
