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Virtuous dobbing: why reporting pandemic rule-breakers is a social good
Australians have abandoned their reluctance to ‘dob’ on rule-breakers during the pandemic, as state police hotlines field thousands of calls – showing that public good outweighs private reticence, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Philosophy Mark Alfano.
As another lockdown bites, is complacency to blame?
Complacency could be the greatest threat to conquering COVID-19 in Australia – although the latest lockdown in Sydney may be shaking us out of it, says Macquarie University global health expert Dr Kevin McCracken.
Marine park for Antarctica relies on EU engaging China: law expert
Securing China’s vote for a critical new marine protected area in Antarctica this year will rely on engagement from the European Union to overcome rising geopolitical tensions.
COVID confusion: authorities need to do more than jab in the dark
Uncertainty and delays over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout can be attributed to a failure to apply basic economic principles around portfolio diversification and understanding supply chain management, writes Macquarie Business School’s Dr Prashan Karunaratne.
George Floyd verdict: Is corporate brand activism taking a back seat?
Corporates that supported the BLM movement following George Floyd's death will likely argue that their outrage contributed to the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin. Macquarie Business School's Dr Abas Mirzaei examines whether brands will continue the same level of public activism.
The power of quotas and why Australia needs them
Quotas are necessary to achieve equal numbers of women in parliaments and other institutions across society, says Macquarie University Professor Alison Pullen.
Family Court abolition doesn't fix the problems faced by divorcing families: study
Killing the Family Court is not about to make divorce easy, quick or cheap. Indeed, Macquarie Law School research shows that without careful implementation and further reform, it is likely a step in the wrong direction, write Sonya Willis and Rose Al-Kahili.
Biden's burden: Time for America to shake its addiction to war on the cheap
Healing the deep wounds in US society includes reckoning with the consequences of endless war, writes Macquarie University international security specialist Dr Tom Waldman, author of a new book about modern American warfare.
The Buffy dilemma: when creators fall short, what's a fan to do?
Whether a creative work like Buffy the Vampire Slayer should be judged on its own merits or through the prism of its creator's alleged bad behaviour is a thorny issue for fans, writes historical fiction specialist Dr Stephanie Russo.
What is 'slacktivism' and can it change the world?
Social media is changing the way we protest. Dr Justine Lloyd, Senior Lecturer in social movements in Macquarie University's Department of Sociology, explores whether it's for better or worse.
Against the odds, festive season shopping is set to break records
With Black Friday sales on this week, retail marketing specialist Associate Professor Jana Bowden explores how shopping has changed during COVID-19 – and why we’ll be spending more this Christmas.
Please explain: What is addiction and why is it so hard to kick?
As viewers around the nation tune in to the SBS documentary series Addicted Australia, Macquarie University clinical psychologist Associate Professor Melissa Norberg explains the factors behind addiction and relapse.