The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Financial Review

An ‘AI legal team’ has won its first case. It’s a rare win for access to justice

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled Gregory Baker, a computing academic at Macquarie University, should be treated as an ongoing, part-time employee, after the university had earlier declined his request to convert from a casual role.

The Conversation · Aug 18

‘She’s A Pelican’: Aussie Icon Paul Hogan Slams Pauline Hanson After Racist Speech

Paul Hogan has slammed politician Pauline Hanson after she used him as an example for an ideal "monocultural Australia".

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 29

As One Nation seeks donations to ‘fire the liar’, News Corp gives it front-page billing

Pauline Hanson’s fundraising drive gets front-page coverage in Sydney tabloid. Plus: The Hollywood Reporter scoop that wasn’t

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

Disappearing act: Tony Burke erased from Courier Mail as News Corp tabloid alters image

Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women’s football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect’ opinion piece

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13

Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business

The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents. The Australian Financial Review says the bank has reported itself to police and the corporate watchdog to investigate.

The Conversation · Feb 27

Morris Iemma’s lobbying firm does bumper business after Minns’ election as NSW begins planning overhaul

Government’s policy of encouraging high-density housing has proved a bonanza for the former premier’s advisory business

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2025

Could Labor’s super tax reforms be headed for a makeover? Here’s how a redesign might work

Late last week, citing anonymous sources, the Australian Financial Review reported the federal government was considering delaying and possibly overhauling its plan to impose a higher tax on superannuation balances above $3 million.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Universities have lost their way, but cost-cutting and consultants are not the answer

Last week in Sydney, we saw a melodrama acted out that could stand in for the state of Australian universities more generally. Inside Sydney’s swish Fullerton Hotel, a glittering cast of vice-chancellors, politicians, public servants, journalists, and consultants deliberated at a higher education summit, sponsored by the Australian Financial Review…

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2025

Canva’s billionaire founders are minting overnight millionaires with employee share sale

Past and present “Canvanauts” will be able to sell up to $3 million of their vested equity, an internal email says.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2025

David Marr follows Sam Maiden to the exit after Honi Soit withdraws speaking invitation

After a flattering invite to its student journalism conference, the University of Sydney newspaper changed its tune. Plus: Michael Stutchbury’s new gig

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025