Frustrations of the social media debate
CMA’s President, Prof. of Law, Elizabeth Handsley, discusses When is a blanket not a blanket? – and other frustrations of the social media debate I doubt anybody disagrees that this is a collective action problem – individual parents and families can’t manage this on...
Without bold reform our online spaces will remain toxic and dysfunctional, for people of all ages
Lizzie O'Shea is a lawyer and writer, she sues technology companies who have done the wrong thing. She is a founder and the chair of Digital Rights Watch. Without bold reform our online spaces will remain toxic and dysfunctional, for people of all ages Australia’s...
Screen “time” is just one piece of the puzzle when considering healthy screen habits for young children. What else matters?
Dr Sumudu Mallawaarachchi is a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her research interests (including her PhD) focus on digital media, technology and child development. Dr Dylan Cliff is an...
Channel changes at the ABC: good for children?
‘Channel changes at the ABC: good for children?’ In June, the ABC introduced two new channels – ABC Family and ABC Entertains – and four new digital streams with the aim of bringing together “the best kids, family, and general entertainment titles”, and making it...
At a crossroads: Diabetes inquiry’s recommendations offer hope for healthier Australia
Jane Martin, Executive Manager, Food for Health Alliance.Jane has worked in public health advocacy for more than thirty-five years covering tobacco control, alcohol policy and obesity prevention.At a crossroads: Diabetes inquiry's recommendations offer hope for...
Let’s not mention the classification – might spoil the fun?
CMA’s Hon CEO Barbara Biggins poses, ‘Let’s not mention the classification – might spoil the fun?’ The movie Deadpool & Wolverine has had a huge amount of promotion worldwide over recent weeks. Ad week says Deadpool & Wolverine at $211m, now sixth highest...