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The Australia Tibet Council is calling on the Australian Government to stand up for Tibet and human rights during the visit of senior Chinese Communist Party official Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People’s Congress. Zhao’s visit comes at a time when the Chinese Government is intensifying its repression in Tibet, via the forced separation … Continued
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With the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s coming into effect on 10 December, Monash experts across a range of Faculties are available to comment on the implications of the ban. Available for comment: Associate Professor Brady Robards, Sociology, Faculty of Arts Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected] Read more of … Continued
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Key Facts: Asbestos Awareness next week 20-26 November 1-in-3 Australian homes contain asbestos 4000 Austrians die annually from an asbestos-related disease – three-times the 2024 national road toll. 89% of mesothelioma patients reported possible or probable exposure in non-occupational contexts – 51% undertaking the renovations and 38% living in a home undergoing renovations ANY home built … Continued
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eSafety welcomes Telegram’s decision to discontinue its challenge to the validity of a reporting notice that sought information about their compliance with basic online safety expectations. The reporting notice sought critical information about steps Telegram had taken to address any terrorist and violent extremist and child sexual exploitation material on the platform. On … Continued
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Cape York Partnership today celebrates the historic milestone of 20 years of the Cape York Leaders Program, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of Indigenous families and students which show closing the gap is not only possible – it’s already happening. Driven by the wisdom and counsel of the pioneering reform leaders of Cape York, Noel Pearson … Continued
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Leading child protection organisation Act for Kids is encouraging families to start having important conversations with their kids ahead of the looming social media age restrictions set to take effect from December 10. In just three weeks, children under the age of 16 will no longer be permitted to create or maintain accounts on social … Continued
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Key Facts: Hospitals ignore Government recommendations to protect against whooping cough with combined tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough vaccine when treating wounds Australians being short-changed, with more than a million older adults protected from tetanus, but not whooping cough A whooping cough booster is recommended for adults at least every 10 years, yet fewer than three per cent … Continued
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Media Release 4 November 2025 Platforms on notice to comply with Social Media Minimum Age eSafety has informed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Kick and Reddit of its view they are age-restricted platforms required to comply with Social Media Minimum Age restrictions from December 10. With just over a month to … Continued
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Saturday, November 1st, 2025 Urgent action needed to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in North Darfur. In response to disturbing reports of mass civilian casualties and targeting of humanitarian responders in El Fasher, Plan International’s CEO Reena Ghelani said: “We are horrified by the numerous reports of systematic targeting and killings of hundreds of civilians and … Continued
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Aortic dissection is an emergency that is often fatal when missed. In Australia, 18% of patients experiencing Type A aortic dissection don’t survive.1 Acute and fast diagnosis is a challenge, and yet rapid diagnosis is critical to reduce patient morbidity and mortality.2 A third of patients with aortic dissection are actively treated for the wrong … Continued
