Media Highlights - April 2025
From the federal election and tariffs during the Roman Empire to the school starting age, see where Faculty of Arts academics made headlines in April.

Dr Vincent Hurley, from the School of International Studies, was interviewed on 666 ABC Canberra regarding bikie gangs.
Dr Dalbir Ahlawat, from the School of International Studies, discussed the concept of a minority government on SBS.
Macquarie University is mentioned in a story in The Australian regarding the Coalition's plan to crackdown on "woke" ideology in schools and universities.
Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow Roberta Kwan, from the School of Humanities, contributed an article to ABC Online about the lessons we could learn from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the School of Humanities, contributed an article to The Conversation regarding gender and the upcoming election.
Professor Louise D'Arcens, from the School of Humanities, was interviewed on 2SER FM regarding the history of Jesters.
Dr Geraldine Fela, from the School of Humanities, was interviewed on the ABC regarding the 1998 Australian Waterfront Dispute and the involvement of the Howard government.
Associate Professor Peter Edwell, from the School of Humanities, was in conversation on the ABC regarding tariffs in the time of the Roman Empire. This interview was syndicated across the ABC Radio network.
Macquarie University is mentioned in a story in the ABC regarding the Coalition's plan to crackdown on "woke" ideology in schools and universities.
Dr Melanie Brand, from the School of International Studies, provided comment to ABC Online regarding spy fiction after 9/11.
Professor Peter Greste, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, contributed an article regarding The Correspondent, a movie based on his time in prison. This story was co-published between The Lighthouse and The Sydney Morning Herald and was syndicated across the Nine Newspapers.
Dr Madeline Taylor, from the Macquarie Law School, co-wrote an article in The Conversation about climate policy and the upcoming election.
Professor Cathy Sherry, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to The Sydney Morning Herald regarding the legal responsibilities of owners corporations.
Professor Tina Soliman Hunter, from the Macquarie Law School, was quoted in The Star Online regarding the North West Shelf liquefied natural gas export facility.
Dr Kurt Sengul, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, was quoted in ABC Online regarding how legacy media has previously helped resurrect or elevate political parties.
Associate Professor Mianna Lotz, from the School of Humanities, was quoted in MSN Australia regarding the occurrence of IVF embryo mix-ups.
Professor Peter Greste, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, was mentioned in The West Australian regarding The Correspondent, a movie based on his time in prison. This story was originally published in The Lighthouse.
Adjunct Professor George Newhouse, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to The Australian following an error at a Monash IVF clinic.
Professor Cathy Sherry, from the Macquarie Law School, contributed an article to The Fifth Estate about the need for a stronger understanding of strata law when considering high density development.
Professor Shawkat Alam, from the Macquarie Law School, contributed an article to The Business Standard about the Trump administration's tariffs and the threat to global trade.
Dr Vincent Hurley, from the School of International Studies, was interviewed on 666 ABC Canberra regarding 3D-printed firearms.
Emeritus Professor Murray Goot, from the School of International Studies, provided comment to MSN Australia regarding the accuracy, or otherwise, of opinion polling.
Associate Professor Penny Van Bergen, Dr Anne McMaugh and Associate Professor Rebecca Andrews, from the Macquarie School of Education; and Professor Kay Bussey and Associate Professor Naomi Sweller, from the School of Psychological Sciences, co-wrote an article in The Conversation regarding their study into the school starting age.
A Q&A with Professor Peter Greste, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, was featured in Gold Coast Bulletin to coincide with the release of The Correspondent, a movie based on his time in prison.
Professor Cathy Sherry, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to ABC Online regarding vacant properties and 'squatters' rights'. This program was syndicated across the ABC Radio network.
Professor Peter Greste, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, shared his story in The Australian Women’s Weekly to coincide with the release of The Correspondent, a movie based on his time in prison.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the School of Humanities, contributed to an article in The Conversation regarding the best books about the political campaign trail, nominating The Battle for Bennelong: The Adventures of Maxine McKew, aged 50 something.
Dr Vincent Hurley, from the School of International Studies, provided comment to The Daily Telegraph regarding the lack of protection available for victims of deepfakes. This story was syndicated across the News Corp network.
Associate Professor Penny Van Bergen, from the Macquarie School of Education, was interviewed on ABC NewsRadio regarding school starting age trends.
Professor Peter Greste, from the School of Communication, Society and Culture, was in discussion with ABC Radio National – Breakfast regarding the Coalition's pledge to create a 'special envoy' for hostage affairs should they win the election.
Dr Dalbir Ahlawat, from the School of International Studies, provided comment to ABC - PM regarding the Kashmir terror attack.
Professor Ray Laurence, from the School of Humanities, provided comment to ABC Online regarding the discovery of the first physical evidence of gladiator-animal combat in the Roman Empire.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the School of Humanities, was interviewed on ABC – AM about the role of young women in the upcoming federal election.
Dr Elenie Poulos, from the School of International Studies, was interviewed on SBS regarding the role religion will play in the upcoming federal election.
Dr Jennifer Williams, from the School of International Studies, was interviewed on 666 ABC Canberra about password protection.
Dr Lavina Lee, from the School of International Studies, appeared on ABC TV’s Your Say: Election Forum to explore how Australia represents itself on the world stage and how we navigate relations with the United States.
Associate Professor Peter Edwell, from the School of Humanities, contributed an article to The Conversation comparing Roman emperors to US President Donald Trump.
Dr Daniela Simone, from the Macquarie Law School, contributed an article to The Conversation regarding recipe copyright accusations.