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Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.

AAP · Jun 12

Secrecy laws face tough pathway through Senate

The government is attempting to repeal more than 300 secrecy offences to re-balance the tension between security and the public's right to know.

AAP · Jun 3

3-Min Explainer: Why Is The Government Suing 3M For $2 Billion Over ‘Forever Chemicals’?

It's the largest case ever brought against a corporation by the Australian Government. Experts say it's "long overdue".

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2

Afternoon Update: Australia sues 3M for record sum; multiple states at risk of flooding; and Patagonia’s drag queen lawsuit

Federal government seeks more than $2bn in damages from multinational manufacturer in its largest legal claim ever

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Australia sues 3M for record $2bn sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Federal government seeks damages from multinational manufacturer over contamination at defence sites in its largest legal claim ever

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

AAP · May 28

War crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leak

Government’s special investigator tells Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of former SAS man’s arrest

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Controversy-ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end

The National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has quit, two years short of completing his five year term. His time in the job has been marked by repeated controversy.

The Conversation · May 25

Indigenous kids' rights cut after sentencing changes

Indigenous children have been left with no legal representation as the prison population surges, a budget estimates committee has heard.

AAP · May 25

Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

The Guardian - AU · May 25