Lessons from how Australia managed COVID-19 on social media

Published on February 19, 2026
Tasmanian Health Service ad for proper pandemic mask wearing using Labrador dog as a modelIntroduction by Croakey: Social media has transformed the way public health authorities communicate health information, but it is far from a silver bullet. There are still many questions about how it can be used most effectively, and about how to […]
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‘Not met their duty of care’: new report finds racism is widespread at Australian unis

February 19, 2026
Introduction by Croakey: Around the country, some university executives have been quick to respond to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new report on racism on campus  — Respect at Uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First […]

Reflections from a child migrant, more than 40 years later

February 19, 2026
Introduction by Croakey: Racism is deeply embedded across Australian universities, and has profound impacts upon students and staff, according to a report released this week by the Australian Human Rights Commission. In considering the report’s findings, it is also critical […]