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14 Dec 2025

Professor Jeannie-Marie Paterson: Cracking Down on Subscription Traps

Consumer Affairs, Law, Technology

Signing up to subscriptions has never been easier, yet cancelling them can feel deliberately exhausting. Professor Jeannie-Marie Paterson explains why subscription traps have become so widespread and how proposed consumer law reforms aim to stop unfair cancellation practices.

Guest: Professor Jeannie-Marie Paterson, Co-Director at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, Digital Access and Equity Research Program, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...