Does the principle of academic freedom protect Australian academics who engage in pointed public criticism of their academic colleagues, and university governance? A case in the High Court this week provides a rare opportunity to consider academic … [Read more...] about The Idea of Academic Freedom, Explained by Stone and Forrest*
Don’t Cancel Craig Kelly MP, Debate Him
The condemnation is coming largely from people who continue to be part of a relentless scare campaign over the pandemic, exacerbating fear rather than reassuring the public. The same cohort habitually underestimate the intelligence of the public, … [Read more...] about Don’t Cancel Craig Kelly MP, Debate Him
Flowers Can Follow Fire in Forests: David Ward
SOME say that fuel reduction burning harms the bush. Others say it creates and maintains healthy vegetation, and avoids uncontrollable wildfires. Natural science is unlikely to resolve the debate, since both sides can produce refereed papers to … [Read more...] about Flowers Can Follow Fire in Forests: David Ward
Open Thread
Until March 2014, Jennifer Marohasy rarely edited comment threads instead asking for tolerance including of offensive comments. At about that time she decided to 'reclaim' her blog that was by now dominated by some intent on wrecking any attempt at … [Read more...] about Open Thread
Hazard Reduction, Only Proven Bushfire Management Tool
The Volunteer Firefighters Association (VFFA), the body representing the Voice of Volunteer Rural Firefighters in New South Wales, refutes the claim by green alarmists that climate change is the cause of the recent bushfires in New South … [Read more...] about Hazard Reduction, Only Proven Bushfire Management Tool
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.