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Australia’s youth detention system punishes kids but fails to rehabilitate them

The punitive approach of our youth detention system only serves narrow, short-term political ...  
Albanese's victimisation of "ISIS brides" and innocent children is appalling

Despite languishing for years in an atrocious conditions, Australia's PM belligerently refu ...  
The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around

Australian football has the highest rate of concussion of any team sport in the world, but play ...  
Condescending and harmful: An update on Australia’s social media ban

The social media ban was sold to the public as protection, but evidence shows disadvantaged ...  
After the Apology: Why forced adoption Is not settled history

Forced adoption in Australia is often treated as a closed chapter, but the record tells a diffe ...  
Why regulation alone won’t fix early childhood quality and safety

Tightening rules may reduce risk, but only a truly professionalised workforce can deliver the ...  
Bondi after the bullets

I was at a birthday dinner when I received a message from my brother that immediately felt wrong. ...  
Social media ban: A chance for childhood to breathe again

A looming social media ban could feel like punishment to today’s teens, but it may end up being ...  
Murder, child pornography, ballrooms and Trump's new Saudi bestie

Managing editor Michelle Pini examines recent White House events and considers whether Americans ...  
Child suicide in care: A tragedy the State won’t count

Systemic data gaps and secrecy are masking a national crisis in child protection.  
Your ultimate guide to keeping children safe on a trampoline

Trampolines will provide hours of fun for your children, but when misused, they can be incredibly ...  
Gaza’s children bear the hidden cost of war

While the bombs fall on Gaza, the deepest wounds are carved into the minds of its children — ...  
Coroner confirms sedation risks in circumcision death of WA toddler

The death of David Flynn during a non-therapeutic circumcision has reignited debate over Medicare ...  
eSafety Commissioner pushes ahead with unprecedented online restrictions

Australia’s digital future is being reshaped behind closed doors — and the public’s voice is ...  
Systemic cruelty against First Nations children not confined to history

With states jostling to prove their tough-on-crime credentials by introducing racist laws, will ...  
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EDITORIAL: Systemic cruelty against First Nations children not confined to history

The Yoorrook for Justice Report into Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems ...  
'Adolescence' exposes the danger of digital dysfunction

TV series 'Adolescence' exposes how poorly regulated access to digital platforms increases miso ...  
Compulsory Anzac Day services an attack on freedom

Forcing children to participate in school Anzac Day services is an attack on freedom and should be ...  
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