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The government’s planned ‘anti-troll’ laws won’t help most victims of online trolling

  Image: ShutterstockLast Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Michaelia Cash announced proposed new legislation aimed at making online “trolls” accountable for their actions.Over...

5 Australian COVID experts on receiving abuse and trolling amid the pandemic

  Image: ShutterstockA survey by the Australian Science Media Centre, published yesterday, found around 20% of the 50 Australian scientists who responded have received threats...

The media dangerously misuses the word ‘trolling’

We need to call out trolling for what it is: harassment and abuse.  The word “trolling” has become a media stand-in for online behaviours...
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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972. Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry.Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.