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As data centres have grown in size and number in Australia, they have also become the subject of fierce public debate. So what’s the best way forward?
We asked 5 experts if clinics should be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis if they have financial links to the supplier or dispenser. Here’s what they said.
Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.
Recent studies have shown declining levels of trust in democratic systems. We asked experts to consider democracy’s strengths and weaknesses.
Scientific misconduct can waste public funds and harm human health. But views differ about the best way to tackle it.
We asked five academics with expertise in sexual health, nutrition, psychiatry, bioethics and drug policy. Here’s what they said.
Earth is the only home humans have ever known. But that might not be the case for much longer.
Critics of the tobacco excise argue the tax has stopped working to further reduce smoking rates and should be lowered.
The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.
A “blueprint” for defence cooperation or an “affront” to Australian sovereignty? Expert opinion is mixed on the benefits and risks of AUKUS.
People often talk about reality TV in terms of how ‘trashy’ it is, and how it might be considered ‘guilty’ viewing. But is there any evidence of harm taking place?
A lot of how we experience art comes down to reading between the lines. But is it okay to just bring your own meaning to the table, or is understanding the artist and other perspectives important?
The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ‘parents are worried sick’ about kids and social media as he announced he would introduce a ban this year.
Currently, when someone turns 65 they are not eligible to apply for NDIS support, even if they had disability before then. We asked experts if that should change.
Australian of the year Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid raising the issue of weight in consultations about other matters. We asked the experts if they should – or not.
Some some said AI would not just reach human-level intelligence, but would probably surpass it.
Three out of five said yes.
One of the recommendations from the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for the establishment of a First Nations Voice to parliament, enshrined in the Constitution. This would ensure First Nations…
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Professor and Director, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
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Brett Montgomery is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Western Australia
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Professor in Pharmaceutical Policy, School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
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Family Medicine Physician and Postdoctoral Health Services Researcher, University of Michigan
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Professor, National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice, Federation University Australia
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Associate Professor & Global Challenge Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University; University of British Columbia
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