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19/09/2025

2025 Debates

19/09/2025

On Wednesday, August 17th, the Legislative Assembly passed a private member’s bill moved by Greens leader Shane Rattenbury to amend the Human Rights Act 2004 to add a “right to an adequate housing”. The new right will come into legal effect on 1 January 2026.

Joseph Mann explains the implications.

On Wednesday, August 17th, the Legislative Assembly passed a private member’s bill moved by Greens leader Shane Rattenbury to amend the Human Rights Act 2004 to add a “right to an adequate housing”. The new right will come into legal effect on 1 January 2026. The new right includes reference t...

19/09/2025

In a town hall meeting yesterday, interim vice chancellor Rebekah Brown has informed staff and students that “because of the budgetary repair we’ve been able to achieve in the aggregate, I’m really pleased to announce that the chancellor has supported that we no longer need any more involuntary redundancies.”

Madeleine Blayney reports.

In a town hall meeting yesterday, interim vice chancellor Rebekah Brown has informed staff and students that “because of the budgetary repair we’ve been able to achieve in the aggregate, I’m really pleased to announce that the chancellor has supported that we no longer need any more involuntar...

18/09/2025

In the wake of Genevieve Bell’s resignation last Wednesday, the ANU Council has resolved to appoint Rebekah Brown – the University Provost – as the interim Vice Chancellor and before an official selection process can take place.

Paris Chia reports.

In the wake of Genevieve Bell’s resignation last Wednesday, the ANU Council has resolved to appoint Rebekah Brown – the University Provost – as the interim Vice Chancellor and before an official selection process can take place. The ANU community received an email at 5:15PM on September 11 fro...

17/09/2025

July 2025 marked a year since the implementation of the community service officer (CSO) model within ANU residential colleges, prompting a review of the model and revealing concern amongst students. In March and April this year, residents, staff, and stakeholders were able to contribute to a review of the model.

Madeleine Blayney reports on what they said.

July 2025 marked a year since the implementation of the community service officer (CSO) model within ANU residential colleges, prompting a review of the model and revealing concern amongst students. In March and April this year, residents, staff, and stakeholders were able to contribute to a review....

16/09/2025

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of student life at ANU. Whether it’s polishing essays, brainstorming ideas, or even writing sections of assignments, AI tools like ChatGPT are now common on laptops and phones across campus. But as their use grows, so does the debate: are they a tool to boost productivity, or just a high-tech way to cheat?

Aksh*t Tyagi asks students.

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of student life at ANU. Whether it’s polishing essays, brainstorming ideas, or even writing sections of assignments, AI tools like ChatGPT are now common on laptops and phones across campus. But as their use grows, so does the debate: are they a tool...

16/09/2025

In Tasmania, there is a sense of hope in the air, with MPs promising to work collaboratively. Although seemingly distant from ANU concerns, we can draw many lessons from Tasmania, specifically from Labor’s result, which was its worst since 1906. The story of that shocking defeat is a story of not wanting to compromise.

For those who are not avid Tasmania-watchers, Kuba Meikle gives a brief summary.

On Monday, Tasmanian Parliament resumed after its brief session to test confidence in Jeremy Rockliff’s government. There is a sense of hope (and Aramaic prayer) in the air, with all MPs promising to work collaboratively, at least to some extent. The Parliament has agreed to renew the previous ter...

16/09/2025

Australia has entered a new era of privacy protection. As of June 10 2025, every Australian now has the right to sue for serious invasions of privacy.

Recent amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 create a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy, introduce a federal offence of doxxing, strengthen the powers of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), and increase penalties for breaches of privacy law.

Cyan Metcalf gives you the run down.

Australia has entered a new era of privacy protection. As of June 10 2025, every Australian now has the right to sue for serious invasions of privacy. Recent amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)create a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy, introduce a federal offence of doxxing,....

15/09/2025

Earlier this semester, ANU Sport launched a Student Equipment Grant initiative, providing substantial subsidies for ANU students participating in eligible ANU Sport programs. The SSAF-funded grant aims to ease ongoing financial pressures experienced by students, and reduce barriers to sport and recreational participation.

Hannah Benhassine reports.

Earlier this semester, ANU Sport launched a Student Equipment Grant initiative, providing substantial subsidies for ANU students participating in eligible ANU Sport programs. The SSAF-funded grant aims to ease ongoing financial pressures experienced by students, and reduce barriers to sport and recr...

15/09/2025

For many students, student politics—also known as stupol—is a nebulous tangle of affairs. Stupol hacks strike up their clown band for a couple of months at the end of the year, before the voted victors retreat into the unknown once more, only emerging to drop events, occasional changes and new initiatives.

Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate or HDR student, ANUSA is meant to represent you, so how does it do that?

Kuba Meikle and Paris Chia seek to answer.

What would you do with $3,806,059.57? From the 22nd to the 25th of September you can decide. The ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) yearly budget is just shy of 4 million dollars. That is your money. It comes from the Student Service and Amenities Fee (SSAF), the $182.50 you pay (or put on HECS) ea...

14/09/2025

Woroni is hosting a creative writing and creative arts contest!!

Enter your work now to be in the running for some prizes! Prompts for creative works are on our Instagram () and on our website.

This contest will open Monday 15th September 9am AEST and close Sunday 5th October 11:59pm AEST. For the full list of rules and the entrant form, please see the link in our Instagram bio or click the link here: https://www.woroni.com.au/creative-contest-rules/

There will be 1st ($100) and 2nd prizes (Gift packages) for each of the 6 categories as follows:

Creative Writing
-Short Story
- Poem
- Personal Essay

Creative Arts
- Traditional
- Digital
- Photography

You are allowed a maximum of 2 entries. This contest is open to all ANU students. Only original unpublished works will be accepted.

Woroni operates on the stolen land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. This land always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. We are striving to do better for future reconciliation.

12/09/2025

Get your votes in to Woroni's Hottest 100 to have your favourite song take the number 1 spot!! Voting only takes 5 minutes! Voting closes the 30th of September so get your votes in before then!! Vote at https://woroni100.com/