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Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.

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NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says

Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’

The Guardian - AU

Rightwing thinktank joins backlash to Queensland’s ‘vague’ proposed hate speech laws

Institute of Public Affairs latest to raise free speech concerns over bill facing criticism from across the political divide

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Queensland’s new gun laws ‘ignore’ Wieambilla inquest call for mental health checks, Labor says

Police minister points to ‘issues’ with similar system in WA but shadow attorney general claims the LNP ‘buckled to the gun lobby’

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry calls for ban on ‘globalise the intifada’ in NSW – but only when used to incite hatred and violence

Opposition ‘deeply unimpressed’ with recommendation that ‘adds nothing except confusion’, shadow attorney general says

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s hate speech bill inadvertently led to the Coalition’s collapse. So what’s in it?

Albanese government says laws, crafted in wake of Bondi terror attack, are ‘strongest’ Australia has seen in combating racial hatred

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NSW inquiry chair says ‘globalise the intifada’ should be banned while Jewish groups want other phrases prohibited

Edmond Atalla defends decision to keep some submissions secret while Jewish Board of Deputies also wants ‘from the river to the sea’ and ‘death to the IDF’ banned

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The NSW parliament is once again rushing through anti-protest laws. Will they survive a court challenge?

The legislation’s opponents will argue that it is over-inclusive and disproportionately limits free speech

The Guardian - AU

Guns, terror symbols, protests and hate speech: NSW is pushing through changes after Bondi – so what are they?

The Liberals say they will support the legislation, but parts have been opposed by the Nationals and Greens. Here’s what is being proposed

The Guardian - AU

Could a landmark court decision undermine the right to peacefully protest in NSW?

Human rights advocates fear new ruling could deter people from using system designed to facilitate protests – and expose them to risk of criminal charges

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Chris Minns’ chief of staff in constitutional showdown with parliament over 120-year-old law

James Cullen, who was summonsed to appear before Rosehill inquiry, says 1901 law that enables parliament to compel witnesses is unconstitutional

The Guardian - AU

Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory

The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectual

The Guardian - AU

NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexually abusing two young men

Jury in trial of 44-year-old Kiama MP returned unanimous guilty verdicts for charges of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent

The Guardian - AU

NSW upper house president seeks advice from Bret Walker over possible political staffer arrests

High-profile barrister consulted over arrest warrants for five government staffers who did not attend inquiry into Dural ‘fake terrorism plot’

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All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?

‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents

The Conversation

Power to the people: a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works

When I was a child, I lived in a very politically engaged household. My parents were always talking politics, and my dad in particular was often growling at the television when the face of someone he disagreed with appeared on it.

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Advice to Scott Morrison at centre of five-year legal battle that cost taxpayers $400,000 finally released

‘Transparency warrior’ obtains release of advice written by then attorney general Christian Porter over authority of minister to direct $100m sports grants

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Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

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Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass 'vulnerable to attack'

The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge.

The Conversation

Government to introduce urgent legislation after High Court strikes down law to monitor former immigration detainees

The High Court has struck down the Albanese government’s law enabling it to impose ankle bracelets and curfews on the more than 200 non-citizens it released from immigration detention in 2023 after an earlier decision by the court.

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Coalition requests review of Lidia Thorpe’s eligibility as senator following hairs/heirs oath admission

Constitutional expert says Thorpe’s swearing in was legal because of signed affirmation document, but Birmingham says senator’s comments ‘deeply concerning’

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Debate Surrounding Australian Monarchy And Republic Movement

King Charles III's visit to Australia stirs debate on monarchy and republicanism, highlighting challenges and differing viewpoints on the country's future.

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King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state

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States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions

As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.

The Canberra Times

ACT open to banning young people from using social media platforms

But the territory wants a nationally consistent approach.

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