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What is parliamentary privilege and does it give Australian MPs total freedom of speech?

Lidia Thorpe’s right to make accusations without fear of legal repercussions starts with a Dutch prince invading Britain in 1688

The Guardian - AU

‘Chewed up and spat out’: SBS documentary delves into world of megachurch Hillsong

An upcoming SBS documentary on Hillsong sees journalist Marc Fennell return to the world of Pentecostalism – 17 years after running away.

The New Daily

Labor accuses Coalition of playing politics over changes to secretive intelligence committee

Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back-room political deal’

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MPs plead with the US ambassador to end pursuit of Julian Assange

A group of Australian politicians met with US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy to push for her country to drop its pursuit of Julian Assange.

The New Daily

Julian Assange: Australian MPs urge US ambassador to end extradition bid

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie was ‘grateful’ for the opportunity to meet Caroline Kennedy to discuss broad concern for the WikiLeaks founder

The Guardian - AU

Hobart stadium at Macquarie Point set to go ahead with federal funding, along with Tasmanian AFL team

A funding announcement for Hobart's controversial stadium proposal is imminent, meaning Tasmania will get its long-awaited AFL team. But opponents are concerned planning for the redevelopment has been "hasty" and "ill-considered".

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Dozens of Australian politicians urge US to abandon Julian Assange extradition

In open letter, 48 MPs and senators warn ‘closest strategic ally’ that pursuit of WikiLeaks founder ‘set a dangerous precedent’

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Former Hillsong leader Houston’s drink-driving charge

Brian Houston says he was "under immense pressure and emotional strain" when he was charged with driving under the influence in the US.

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Former Hillsong leader Houston's drink-driving charge

The controversial former leader of global Pentecostal mega-church Hillsong has admitted he was charged with driving under the influence in the US.

AAP

‘Radical intervention’ needed to stop online gambling harm, man who lost $8m tells federal MPs

Gavin Fineff, who stole millions of dollars from clients and friends to service his addiction, sends message to politicians in Canberra

The Guardian - AU

Should parliament be able to vote on whether to go to war? Former-intelligence-officer-turned-MP Andrew Wilkie argues yes

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie blew the whistle on faulty evidence that had led to the Iraq War in 2003. Now, 20 years on, he is inside parliament, arguing decisions on whether to go to war should be made by the whole of parliament, not just by the government.

ABC News

Labor’s opposition to Iraq war ‘vindicated’, Richard Marles says

Defence minister says any decision to engage in armed conflict should be better debated and scrutinised

The Guardian - AU

MP renews call for Assange release on war anniversary

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War it is 'unconscionable' for the United States to pursue charges against Julian Assange.

AAP

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits there are too many gambling ads and hints at tighter restrictions

The CEO’s comments follow criticism from politicians, players and fans who support a ban on TV and radio adverts

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AFL to stick with gambling ads despite more than 75% of fans supporting bans

Number of gambling ads the top concern among fans, survey finds, ahead of umpiring and rule changes

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Hillsong leaders announce financial review after allegations in federal parliament

Hillsong church announces it will commission an independent financial review after being accused in federal parliament of "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion".

The New Daily

Charities probe likely over Hillsong tax evasion claims

Australia's charities watchdog is expected to review allegations of tax evasion and money laundering levelled against Hillsong church.

AAP

Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims

The charities watchdog is investigating Hillsong Church over allegations made under parliamentary privilege of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: MP’s Hillsong claims, climate ‘coffee shock’, Catholic order in court over school abuse

Andrew Wilkie accuses megachurch of money laundering and tax evasion; global heating could reduce yield of beans, leading to shortages

ABC News

Charities watchdog to review fraud allegations made in parliament against Hillsong

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie uses parliamentary privilege to accuse Hillsong church of breaking financial laws in Australia and around the world relating to "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion".

The New Daily

Bombshell crime claims about Hillsong finances rock Parliament

The leader of one of Australia’s largest Pentecostal churches has been accused in Parliament of money laundering and tax evasion.

The New Daily

Hillsong accused of spending that ‘would embarrass a Kardashian’

MP Andrew Wilkie has accused Hillsong of using church funds for shopping that "would embarrass a Kardashian".

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Wilkie pushes for higher fines for sports gambling companies that breach licence

Independent MP says recent fine of $78,540 issued to Ladbrokes will be ‘lost in the company’s margin of error’ and unlikely to prevent future misconduct

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Ladbrokes fined $78,000 but allowed to keep $758,000 in bets made by disgraced financial planner

Ladbrokes approached the gambler out of the blue after a staff member knew how much he had been betting at a competitor.

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Hillsong College Allegedly Told Female Students To ‘Submit’ To Their Husband’s Sexual Desires

A new podcast alleges female Hillsong College students were interrogated about their "sexual sins" by church officials.

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