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The Quest for Affordable and Sustainable Sanitation in Remote Australia.
A recent report released by the University of Queensland has revealed the difficulties many Indigenous women and girls face in accessing basic sanitary products.
As a result, it has forced many Aboriginal women in remote communities to use toilet paper, socks or rags instead of hygiene products like tampons or pads.
Although high costs may explain the lack of access, it’s broader impacts have got a broad range of humanitarian and community groups concerned.
Produced for The Wire, 11 July, 2017.
Medicare Data Leaked and Sold on the Dark Web
In a report released by the Guardian today, new findings have revealed how a ‘darknet’ trader is selling Medicare patient details for as little as $30 AUD.
Since it’s release, the article by Paul Farrell has raised a range of responses by politicians, and cyber security experts alike.
The data breach also raises broader concerns surrounding the vulnerability of government -controlled databases.
Produced for The Wire, 4 July, 2017.
Snapshot of the Nation: Census Data Revealed:
Labor has today rejected the coalition’s proposed changes to Australian citizenship requirements.
The Coalition is asking migrants to prove their commitment to Australia by passing a new citizenship test that demands higher English levels and a stronger understanding of Australian values.
But critics say these changes could unfairly target vulnerable people looking to enter the country.
Produced for The Wire, 27 June 2017.
Labor to Block Tougher Citizenship Legislation Laws.
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Labor has today rejected the coalition’s proposed changes to Australian citizenship requirements.
The Coalition is asking migrants to prove their commitment to Australia by passing a new citizenship test that demands higher English levels and a stronger understanding of Australian values.
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But critics say these changes could unfairly target vulnerable people looking to enter the country.
Produced for The Wire, 20 June 2017.
Verbal Divorce on Trial in India
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Triple talaq is a controversial method of divorce that allows for an instant separation in marriage if the word ‘talaq’ is pronounced three times.
Currently facing the Supreme Court of India with critics divided on the case, the verdict will likely be handed down in the coming weeks.​
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Produced for The Wire, 7 June 2017.
Inside Peter Dutton's "Fake" Refugee Crisis
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A report looking at the varied responses to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's vow cracking down on what he calls ‘fake refugees'.
Produced for The Wire, 22 May 2017.
''You Can't Ask That' TV Show Review
A review of the ABC program 'You Can't Ask That' in a pitch to be 'That Media Human'!
A pitch for Triple J, 22 May 2017.
Could Indigenous-Only Schools Close the Gap?
The issue of segregation in schools has been raised with new plans to improve education outcomes for Indigenous students.
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The proposal will see private schools opening satellite campuses for indigenous students only, however, the question of whether the plan will drive new forms of segregation in Australian schools is still at large.
Produced for The Wire Radio, 1 May 2017.
Electroconvulsive Therapy- Driving a Renewed Debate in Mental Health Treatment
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Electric convulsive therapy or ECT is a form of treatment for severe mental health and mood disorders, used since the 1930s.
Despite the range of depictions in pop culture and the concerns of its long-term side effects, ECT treatments may provide relief for long-term mental health sufferers.
Produced for The Wire Radio, 18 April 2017.