by Hayley Prenter | May 8, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News, Tech & Research
Experts argue age assurance technology will not stop teenagers from accessing adult content online. The claim follows the Australian federal government announced last week that it would commit $6.5 million to an age assurance technologies pilot that will aim to...
by Ashleigh Wright | May 26, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
The federal government will regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes as credit products, due to the “growing dangers” of cash-strapped Australian consumers falling into debt. Assistant Treasurer and Illawarra Labor MP Stephen Jones announced the reforms on Monday...
by Ashleigh Wright | Jun 27, 2022 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australian consumers are getting less bang for their buck as supermarkets are downsizing their products while keeping prices the same. The move, dubbed ‘shrinkflation’ by economists, is a way for companies to increase the price of popular brands without having to swap...
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads wrap up the Aussie election (hello giant crossbench) and discuss the importance of women in parliament. We find out what tree we are based on our fave pasta and listen to the amazing life story of Isaiah Vidler, a survivor of hydrocephalus....
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads try and help you get through the next days of the election. Hang in their besties. We talk to UOW Labor Club President Liam Douglas and UOW Young Greens convenor Takesa Frank about their experiences as youngins in Aussie politics. We also...
