A decade after deadly MH17 crash, the father of one victim is still waiting for Russia to say sorry Quinn Schansman dreamed of becoming the youngest-ever CEO of an American company The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
'Shocking' report: half of sexual offenders target kids Sobering statistics have painted a bleak picture of sexual offences across Australia, with men making up the overwhelming majority of perpetrators. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Australia’s professional services sector is being used to launder money. It’s time for tougher laws Australia’s stable political and legal systems – and relatively resilient economy – make it an attractive place to do business. The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024
‘A long way to go’ on combating domestic violence, PM says – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024
Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn. AAP · Jul 8, 2024
After serving years as children in Australian adult prisons, Indonesians reveal new anguish As a 16-year-old facing an Australian court, Nasrudin Yahya had ‘no idea’ he was going to jail because his interpreter did not speak his language The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024
The Albanese government has ordered an inquiry into native title – why is it needed? Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) would review the Native Title Act to “rectify any inefficacy, inequality or unfairness”. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific A group of Australia's ministers will travel to Papua New Guinea for talks with their ministerial counterparts. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Push for all-in response after deepfake porn shock The traumatising consequences of non-consensual AI porn used against school girls have come to the front of the national conscience - so what's being done? AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition. AAP · Jun 11, 2024
Dutton calls Greens ‘evil’ and claims Bandt ‘unfit for public office’ as tensions over Gaza war continue Adam Bandt hits back, saying he will not be lectured about peace by someone who backs invasion The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024
Anthony Albanese says issue of preferencing Greens at the election is a matter for Labor organisation Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in recent months have tested university administrators and the police. This week, federal parliamentarians, including the prime minister, erupted in outrage at the protests that have disrupted MPs’ electorate offices. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024
Afternoon Update: Greg Lynn takes the stand; Bandt threatens to sue Dreyfus; and an apology to the LGBTQ+ community Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty, tells court he had no reason to murder Russell Hill or Carol Clay The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024
Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers Politicians are blaming each other for stoking community tensions over the war in Gaza as the Albanese government mulls a request for aid. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised People who create or share deepfake pornography will face jail under new laws, but some think the government could do more to stop the dehumanising activity.
The Conversation · May 30, 2024 Grattan on Friday: Government’s pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and his “shadow”, Michaelia Cash, are both volatile characters. When they met this week to discuss the government’s draft religious discrimination bill, an incendiary issue in the best of circumstances, sparks flew.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024 Peter Dutton tells colleagues Labor’s hate speech crackdown is a ‘trap’ Opposition leader labels proposed hate speech offence a Labor ‘wedge’ as negotiations falter on religious discrimination bill
AAP · May 28, 2024 Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name An overhaul of the federal appeals tribunal will allow for cases to be dealt with faster, while the body also gets a different name.
The Canberra Times · May 27, 2024 Hate speech laws 'too late' as anti-Semitism continues to spread in ACT Graffiti seen in Civic shows anti-Semitic hate speech continues.
The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024 Michaelia Cash calls for focus on antisemitism in Labor’s new hate speech law The shadow attorney-general asked if using the phrase ‘from the river to the sea’ would be an offence under Labor’s bill
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2024 Labor takes aim at Adam Bandt’s refusal to support two-state solution in Middle East – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · May 24, 2024 Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Duggan’s last hope of remaining in Australia
AAP · May 24, 2024 Next head of Human Rights Commission appointed Hugh de Kretser has been named as the new president of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the next five years.
AAP · May 22, 2024 Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.
The Canberra Times · May 10, 2024 Tough ANU warning to pro-Palestine student protesters University toughens its stance against pro-Palestine encampment