More than half of senior staff at this agency are acting in higher duties With attrition at 15 per cent, many are acting in senior roles. The Canberra Times · Sep 18
Labor visa overstayer detention centre plan branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration Australian Greens senator compares government’s policy to ICE as Tony Burke calls it a ‘ridiculous claim’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Corruption agency urged to boost whistleblower supports The National Anti-Corruption Commission needs more support for whistleblowers, a senator warns, while the organisation tries to improve its workflow. AAP · Sep 18
Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice A national inquiry recommends evidence-based standards and a multi-agency safety task force to reduce youth incarceration and address systemic inequalities. AAP · Sep 18
Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’ Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from China The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Grassroots Labor group urges Albanese government to chart course away from ‘American war machine’ Pressure follows revelations US military and weapons manufacturers control or have access to more than 100 bases across Australian continent The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
Greens criticise Labor after former IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on Zomi Frankcom strike David Shoebridge says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Afternoon Update: Anxious wait as Australians remain missing in Nepal, dolphin dies from bird flu, and The Full Monty Australia’s Nepali community plan vigils to remember the victims of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster The Guardian - AU · Aug 28
Push to halt imports of 'covert recording' tech glasses Smart glasses that allow wearers to secretly record people without their consent would be banned under a push to stop big tech from profiting off surveillance. AAP · Aug 27
Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied concerns Australia's refugee intake would be cut after the government was accused of pandering to One Nation. AAP · Aug 27
Salacious dirt file found in Liberals corruption probe A detrimental dossier containing allegations of an extramarital affair and designed to politically ruin a former Liberal minister has been aired at an inquiry. AAP · Jul 29
Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party. AAP · Jun 21
Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 floors to her death while working at a Sydney hotel. Her family want answers A month after the tragedy, mystery surrounds the death of the ‘cheerful’ 25-year-old who came to Australia to pursue her dreams The Guardian - AU · Jun 16
Labor scraps plan to make spy agency’s 9/11-era questioning powers permanent But Australian government will expand offences covered by rules to include promotion of communal violence and attacks on defence system The Guardian - AU · Jun 10