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Threats and challenges to Australia’s democracy are well outlined in government report. Now for some action

The Strengthening Australian Democracy report released by Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil this week provides a sophisticated diagnosis of the challenges facing democratic governance around the world. The report also offers a broad prescription of how Australia might meet those challenges.

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Democracy might be under threat. Security bureaucrats are not

Democracy might be under threat. Security bureaucrats are not

The Trump assassination attempt has got Australian politicians excited that they too could be under threat — which would mean we need to give even more money to security agencies.

Trump picks JD Vance as VP nominee

Trump picks JD Vance as VP nominee

Donald Trump has picked his vice-presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention, and Clare O’Neil has warned democracy is under threat across the world.

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'Step change' in APS devices policy could follow new cyber directives

All internet-facing systems to come under increased scrutiny.

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Australian entity hit by China-linked cyber group attack

The hack targeted an Australian entity in 2022.

The Canberra Times

Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure

A former judge has launched a preliminary inquiry into the Home Affairs Department not disclosing a key court document while Peter Dutton was minister.

Ramaphosa made practical choices for South Africa’s multi-party cabinet – how this will help him down the line

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the announcement of ministerial portfolios focused on the acrimonious negotiations between the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress over the allocation of these positions.

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'No change' in Nauru resettlement deal with New Zealand

'No change' in Nauru resettlement deal with New Zealand

New Zealand should still resettle 96 asylum-seekers detained in Nauru despite its reservations, Australian officials say.

'Ghost' business in the heart of Canberra accused of stealing dreams

'Ghost' business in the heart of Canberra accused of stealing dreams

Canberra-based company accused of stealing $28,000.

The Canberra Times

Visa appeal tribunal told to go harder on criminals

Visa appeal tribunal told to go harder on criminals

An independent tribunal will be given a new direction after an initial order to consider someone's ties to Australia allowed a rapist to remain in the country.

Home and hosed with cash: The basket-case department gets a $100m bailout

Home and hosed with cash: The basket-case department gets a $100m bailout

Amid continuing evidence the Department of Home Affairs is riddled with incompetence, it’s been given $100 million to do the basics better.

Home Affairs to receive budget boost

Home Affairs to receive budget boost

APS to receive 'significant' investment.

The Canberra Times

Home Affairs is a disaster. It needs an urgent and radical overhaul

Home Affairs is a disaster. It needs an urgent and radical overhaul

Home Affairs was so inept in its regulation of migration agents it simply allowed people it knew were accused of criminality to keep plying their trade.

Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul

Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul

A review of the points test for migrants in Australia will be carried out as part of immigration system changes.

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'The universe has got a plan for us all': Pezzullo speaks out

Former Home Affairs boss says he 'made mistakes' but is moving on.

Liberal MP referred to police for alleged abuse

Taylor Martin has been reported to the police for alleged verbal abuse of a former MP, Mike Pezzullo claims he shouldn’t have been sacked, and Elon Musk takes on Albanese over free speech.

Labor pushes ‘Trump-style’ deportation bill

A new deportation bill might bar citizens of entire countries from getting visas, YouTube blocks videos at the request of the Indian government, and Albanese announces cash for oz-made solar.

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Revealed: the secret algorithm that controls the lives of Serco’s immigration detainees

The opaque risk rating system, used in Australian detention centres, is riddled with errors and effectively makes the company ‘judge, jury and executioner’, says one former detainee

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The last time Enver saw his home was the day the war began

A family's harrowing journey from war-torn Ukraine to Australia.

Lawyers against Assange combat hero narrative

A barrister acting for the US accuses Julian Assange of endangering lives, Anthony Albanese confirms there will be no election this year, and a potential massive conflict of interest from a senior bureaucrat.

'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

The prime minister has again gone on the offensive after Peter Dutton's latest attack on Labor's record on border security, accusing him of "making things up".

Dutton likely unscathed by damning Home Affairs revelations, thanks to the media

It’s apparently of little significance to News Corp and the ABC that the alternative leader of the country is neck-deep in scandals care of Home Affairs.

The Guardian - AU

Australia paid companies linked to suspected drug and weapons smuggling to run offshore detention, review finds

Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil says review shows offshore processing ‘used as a slush fund by suspected criminals’

Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts

Companies suspected of bribery, money laundering and drug smuggling were given lucrative contracts tied to Australia's offshore immigration detention regime.

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds announces retirement – as it happened

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