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Anti far-right campaigners say Labor’s anti-doxing laws could be weaponised

Group tells attorney general’s department that not all doxing is harmful and therefore bad or undesirable

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s religious and sex discrimination laws need fixing, a new report says. What happens next?

Australian Law Reform Commission report welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights groups but faith leaders have rejected its recommendations

The Guardian - AU

‘Stops democracy decay’: Sports rorts FOI documents saga a win for former senator

A loophole that once allowed governments to avoid disclosing documents via a cabinet shuffle has now been closed, following a long battle led by self-described transparency warrior Rex Patrick.

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Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

AAP

Australia has quietly walked away from a panicked anti-doxxing promise

Now that criminality is off the table, there’s less to worry about.

Crikey

Labor wants to make ‘doxing’ a crime but how would the proposed laws work?

Draft new legislation would introduce a right to sue for serious invasion of privacy but experts have raised concerns

The Guardian - AU

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

The community is being urged to provide feedback on new laws that will address the "deeply disturbing" issue of doxxing, as public consultation gets underway.

AAP

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Court rejects push to monitor released terror plotter

A man whose ties with other convicted extremists forms part of his "identity" will not be subject to ongoing monitoring following his release from jail.

AAP

Morning Mail: high court asked to rule on new detainee group, Trump trial to go ahead, Israel raids Gaza hospital

High court asked to rule on whether commonwealth can keep detaining those who refuse to cooperate with efforts to determine if they can be deported

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds more immigration detainees could be released in sequel to NZYQ high court ruling

Attorney general applies to have case heard by high court to end legal uncertainty on detainees who refuse to cooperate on deportation

The Guardian - AU

Australian Government to Outlaw Doxxing After Pro-Palestinian Activist Incident

The Australian government plans to ban doxxing, the online release of personal information without consent. This comes after pro-Palestinian activists targ...

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By establishing a dedicated whistleblowing body, Labor can prove its integrity credentials

Without the support of a whistleblower protection authority, too many whistleblowers are staying silent. Our democracy suffers as a result.

Crikey

Albanese government to propose legislation to crack down on doxing

PM flags amendments to privacy laws and strengthening of hate speech laws after publication of details of a WhatsApp group of Jewish Australians

The Guardian - AU

New witness protections for sexual abuse survivors

Victims and survivors who report sexual violence often find the legal process traumatic but new laws will help them hold perpetrators to account in court.

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Indigenous women at risk from lack of DV legal funding

First Nations women face appallingly high rates of domestic and family violence, with stretched specialist legal services having to turn away clients or close.

Crikey

Labor talks the talk on transparency. This year, can it walk the walk?

Transparency in government requires more than laws and shiny new institutions. It needs real courage and leadership.

Al Jazeera

Australia outlaws Nazi salute and hate symbols

The law is introduced amid a surge in anti-Semitic and hate crimes.

AAP

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

New federal laws have come into force banning the display of Nazi symbols such as the swastika and the Sieg Heil salute.

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2 Australians killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, says Australia's acting foreign minister

Australia's Acting Foreign Minister Mark Dreyfus says two Australian citizens including an alleged Hezbollah fighter have been killed by an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

AAP

TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

Concerns social media giant TikTok breached Australian privacy laws through its data harvesting practices are being looked at by the information commissioner.

AAP

Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon

The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.

Crikey

2023 has taught us good government’s no longer good enough

The year saw progressive governments deliver for workers. But it looks like that might not be enough anymore.

AAP

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

A terrorism expert has backed a court's decision to release convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika under strict conditions instead of keeping him detained.

The Guardian - AU

Department warned Mark Dreyfus ending Collaery prosecution would fuel pressure to do same for David McBride

Freedom of information documents sought by former senator Rex Patrick outline ‘key risks’ attorney general was advised of in Bernard Collaery case

AAP

Onus on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work

New laws requiring employers to take proactive steps at work to stamp out sexual harassment have come into effect

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