Politics

Australia’s urgent need for stronger online gambling laws

Australia’s online gambling laws are among the weakest worldwide, enabling the gambling industry to exploit loopholes and groom young individuals through gambling games. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s has seen the urgent need for action. Calling on the Australian government to place laws to help reduce exposure to gambling. We spoke to the chief executive …

Australia’s urgent need for stronger online gambling laws Read More »

How Australian systems deteriorate mental health of asylum seekers

Forced migration can lead to loss of social support and increased vulnerability to psychological distress. This is a reality for thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia with unstable visa conditions.   The Wire’s Nicholas Powell spoke to Associate Professor at Murdoch University, Mary Anne Kenny, and Professor from the University of South Australia, Professor …

How Australian systems deteriorate mental health of asylum seekers Read More »