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law & crime September 21, 2019
NSW abortion bill dividing Liberals
The decriminalisation of abortion threatens a schism in the NSW Liberal Party, with opponents of the reform putting Gladys Berejiklian’s leadership in peril.
law & crime September 7, 2019
The revelations at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption this week serve as a timely reminder that the federal government’s proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission would be a watchdog with some bark but hardly any bite.
defence August 31, 2019
In a new book, veteran journalist Brian Toohey argues that covert CIA operatives have worked in Australia for decades, something the government has long denied.
law & crime September 7, 2019
Eurydice Dixon’s murder by Jaymes Todd set off a media circus. In all the chaos, though, the then teenage killer remained a spectre.
law & crime August 31, 2019
Tackling Victoria Police’s culture of misogyny
Three years ago, outgoing commissioner Ken Lay ordered a review into sexual harassment and predatory behaviour at Victoria Police. The latest audit shows that while determined moves are being made, a toxic culture is hard to stamp out.
religion August 24, 2019
The power and hypocrisy of George Pell’s supporters
As the Victorian Court of Appeal affirms the cardinal’s guilt, he retains dogged support from many in the conservative establishment.
religion August 24, 2019
‘Strategic communication’ and Muslim communities
After last year’s revelations that the Home Affairs Department was behind a clandestine scheme to influence Muslim communities, the British Home Office appears to be using similar tactics.
law & crime August 10, 2019
Political parties cash in on gambling largesse
The crushing rejection of a parliamentary push for an investigation into Crown Casino highlights how much the major parties are in the thrall of the gambling lobby.
law & crime August 3, 2019
Exclusive: Police bypass courts for warrants
New figures reveal 78 per cent of interception warrants were signed off by members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, not by a judge.
ir August 3, 2019
Coalition bets anti-union bill on Setka rebuke
While the government argues it needs tough new powers to break up thuggish, militant unions, experts say the average union member is a 50-something woman working in aged care.
defence July 27, 2019
Home Affairs pushes for cyber spy powers
A new proposal would give the Australian Signals Directorate access to the IT systems of Australian companies, but the agency didn’t ask for these powers.
