On Friday 5 January, Dorina Pojani debated Spectator columnist Alexandra Marshall on the GB News Tonight show. The topic was: have migrants caused the housing crisis in Australia? The issue of immigration and its link to housing cost concerns us a great deal at UQ|UP as we strive make our international staff and students feel … Continue reading
A group of very talented Griffith Film School students are currently producing a skit-based television show titled ‘States of Chaos’. One of their in-studio segments – Deep Dives – is an expert interview on a topical socio-political issue. Tonight’s special guest was UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani who discussed the housing crisis in Brisbane. Check out Episode 2 on … Continue reading
As Brisbane revamps its stadiums – partly in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games, and partly to accomodate its local teams – questions emerge around transport access. Are our large sports venues well-served by high-capacity public transport? Dorina Pojani pitches in on 7News (21 April, 6pm): https://7plus.com.au/seven-news-brisbane (minute 25). Continue reading
With the Gabba project set to blow well over original $1Billion price tag, 9News set out to interview stakeholders and experts. Have a listen to Dorina’s views on how Brisbane should plan for the Olympics: https://fb.watch/fKz3ifnhmU/ (aired on Saturday 24 September). Continue reading
A month on from Queensland’s devastating flood disaster, thousands of families are attempting to rebuild as federal government funding for a joint support package remains up in the air. Build back better? Build back faster? Not build at all? Various experts from Queensland universities are interviewed, including UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani. Watch the full news clip: … Continue reading
The interview took place in the aftermath of a Brisbane City Council plan to stop townhouses and apartments being built in areas for single homes. Read the article on ABC News (by Andree Whitney and Ashleigh Stevenson). Watch the interview on ABC News QLD (iView) tonight at 8.30 pm. Continue reading