Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Taiwan indicts 2 communist party members accused of colluding with China to influence elections Prosecutors in Taiwan have indicted two leaders of the island's tiny Taiwan People's Communist Party on accusations they colluded with China in an effort to influence next year's elections for president and members of the legislative assembly The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
China says drills around Taiwan to ‘combat arrogance of separatists’ Taipei has reported regular sightings of the Chinese military around the island as well as land exercises in Fujian. Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023
China unveils Taiwan economic ‘integration’ plan as warships conduct manoeuvres off coast Measures include making it easier for Taiwanese people to live and work in China, but the plan comes amid major military exercises The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023
Q&A: Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu talks elections and China Island’s top diplomat says Taiwan under ‘constant threat’ from Beijing, which has ‘ambitions over a democratic country’. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
NSW DPP spots 'significant' error in Sofronoff report, A-G reveals The error was made by misquoting from a story in The Australian. The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2023
Foxconn’s billionaire founder seeks presidency of Taiwan to stop island from becoming ‘the next Ukraine’ Foxconn founder Terry Gou enters a crowded race to replace outgoing Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, pledging improved ties with China and greater economic growth. Fortune · Aug 28, 2023
Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid Gou will run as an independent after losing the race to be the candidate for the opposition Kuomintang. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties The billionaire has touted his business experience, saying it was the ‘era of entrepreneurs’ rule’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023
Prosecutors plan to drop charge over Kurri Kurri death The more serious charges will be withdrawn next week when Robert Dennehy appears in Newcastle District Court. Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023
Lawyers want Kurri Kurri manslaughter charge thrown out Robert Raymond Dennehy, 50, is listed to face a two-week trial in Newcastle District Court. Newcastle Herald · Aug 10, 2023
'Violated at every turn': Higgins blasts 'absolutely awful' police She cited an incident in which she accuses five officers of 'belittling' her. The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2023
Taiwan’s #MeToo movement has enmeshed politicians and celebrities – but a culture of silence endures Parliament has strengthened three laws on harassment and abuse but activists say deference to elders is holding back progress The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023
ACT chief minister accuses Walter Sofronoff of breaching ‘good faith’ by speaking to journalists during Lehrmann inquiry Andrew Barr accuses head of inquiry of a ‘lapse of judgment’ and raises prospect of prosecution over leaks The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann trial judge says criticism of lawyers has become ‘oppressive and unfair’ in rare warning ACT supreme court chief justice Lucy McCallum’s statement comes as government prepares to release report into Lehrmann’s prosecution
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2023 It’s important to get a grip: we haven’t actually seen Walter Sofronoff’s report yet DPP Shane Drumgold, who prosecuted the ACT trial of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations against Bruce Lehrmann, has been blindsided without an opportunity for response
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023 Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation Walter Sofronoff KC provided copies under embargo to ABC and the Australian, but ACT spokesperson said release ‘affected the inquiry process’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023 ACT inquiry finds decision to prosecute Bruce Lehrmann was justified but DPP failed in key areas The report, which the ACT government has not yet released publicly, found Shane Drumgold breached his duties on multiple occasions
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 ‘A Trojan horse’? Taiwanese islands weigh plan for ‘peace bridge’ to China Proposal to create demilitarised zone on Kinmen islands reflects feeling that close ties with Beijing are inevitable
Irish Mirror · Jul 13, 2023 Irene White's husband says he'll defend innocence if he's charged over her brutal murder EXCLUSIVE: “There's unanswered questions. It just doesn’t seem to make sense, you know what I mean - any of it."
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2023 Prosecutors seek Greta bus driver's medical, employment records The 58-year-old had been taking dozens of wedding guests from a lush Hunter Valley estate to the groom and bride's hometown of Singleton.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Taiwan's #MeToo movement is making a resurgence as accusations hit politics, TV and schools Taiwan is facing a long-delayed reckoning with sexual harassment and sexual violence
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023 Clare Nowland: family sues NSW government after 95-year-old allegedly Tasered in nursing home Exclusive: civil proceedings against the state were initially filed while aged care resident was still fighting for her life in hospital
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 Any charges for Daryl Maguire over Icac findings of ‘serious corrupt conduct’ may take years Case against former MP for Wagga Wagga may take up to two years to be assessed because director of public prosecutions cannot simply use Icac evidence
The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2023 Icac’s Operation Keppel report into Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire: what we know so far The long-awaited findings from the corruption watchdog report have finally been released. Here’s what Icac found and what happens next