Government and Public Power News

The period leading up to a federal election can be a confusing time for voters. UQ experts Professor Brenda Gannon, Dr David Morrison, Professor Shaun Bond and Professor John Quiggin share their take on some key election issues.

With the federal election campaign now underway, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised that if re-elected, Labor would seek to make price gouging illegal in the supermarket sector.

THE CONVERSATION | Google is facing another antitrust case as the US Department of Justice claims its parent company Alphabet has monopolised multiple digital advertising technology products.

THE CONVERSATION | Handling misinformation and disinformation has perplexed governments around the world and the emergence of AI has made the issue all the more difficult.

On October 14, Australians said “no” to the Voice to the Parliament, choosing not to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory body in the Constitution.

THE CONVERSATION | Professor Graeme Orr examines the current rules for election funding in Australian politics, the latest parliamentary committee recommendations, and what the prospects are for lasting reform.

THE CONVERSATION | Australia’s urban cemeteries are running out of space to house the dead but a few key changes can make Australia’s cemeteries more sustainable and viable for generations to come.

ARTICLE | Research Fellow Pratap Devarapalli shares his perspective on the legal questions surrounding the ownership and use of AI-created works.

THE CONVERSATION | In the wrong hands, generative AI could do untold damage. There’s a lot we stand to lose, should laws and regulations fail to keep up.

THE CONVERSATION | Plibersek’s decision is the first time a coal mine has been refused in two decades, but those hoping the decision sets a precedent are likely to be disappointed.