This week marks 10 years since then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat will have no chance of being settled in Australia as refugees.

People seeking asylum in Australia by boat were sent to the Manus Island Detention Centre without the chance to obtain permanent residency.

How has this policy affected refugees, asylum seekers, and Australias reputation?

Dr Kasun Ubayasiri will present a photo exhibition about the vigil for the Kangaroo Point refugees in Brisbane called Dear Future, I am ready. For more information, click here

Image: Image by Eduardo Jordan

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Dr Kasun Ubayasiri Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Griffith University and documentary photographer

First aired on The Wire, Monday 17 July 2023

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University of Queensland researchers have discovered dolphins in the Moreton Bay Area, teaching fellow dolphins to beg for food from recreational fishers.

This sophisticated behaviour was first noticed in a study into the social structures of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. 

Since fishing is popular in the region, dolphins have now begun to take advantage of the feeds. But researchers warn this adaptive strategy may pose long term risks, and spread throughout wider dolphin populations.

Researchers also state better policing and awareness of illegal dolphin feeding is essential in avoiding harmful effects on these marine mammals.

Image: Image by Dr Leonie Huijser/UQ Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Dr Leonie Huijser Post-Doctoral Researcher at UQs School of Veterinary Science

First aired on The Wire, Monday 17 July 2023

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A new report has found more than half of women in the media industry are dissatisfied or unsure about their careers. 

The industry insight report released today by Women In Media also found a third of women are considering leaving their job in media in the next twelve months. 

The report identifies consistent barriers faced by women in the media industry. Citing increased discrimination, limited access to training and career development, and an industry pay gap higher than the national average, as obstacles to career progression.

Image: Image courtesy: Pexels/ Greta Hoffman

Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Petra Buchanan Women In Media Strategic Advisor

First aired on The Wire, Monday 17 July 2023

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First Nations enrolment for the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum is increasing, but there are still significant barriers to overcome.

The latest national enrolment figures from the Australian Electoral Commission sit at 84.5% for First Nations people, while 97.2% of all eligible Australians are enrolled.

Produced By: Isaac Brogan

Featured In Story: Amy Gordon First Nations Campaign Director, Get Up

First aired on The Wire, Monday 17 July 2023

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