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Universities called out for improper use of gag clauses

Universities called out for improper use of gag clauses

The student watchdog is pushing to end overly strict confidentiality clauses when complaints are made, with almost half of universities applying gag orders.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

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Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect.

Former PM cleared, two robodebt officials found corrupt

Former PM cleared, two robodebt officials found corrupt

Two bureaucrats won't face criminal charges despite a watchdog finding they carried out corrupt conduct through the unlawful robodebt scheme.

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Terrorism laws should be applied equally but are instead unfairly used against certain races and religions, the national security watchdog has been told.

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.

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Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

The government has backed down on its attempt to reform freedom of information laws after staunch opposition from across parliament and civil society.

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Crossbenchers are demanding more accountability and transparency as important reports into significant issues of concern gather dust on ministers' desks.

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Delayed notification of a doomed request to probe construction sector corruption has been slammed as a government moves to block "follow the dollar" changes.

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'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

Firebrand senator Pauline Hanson has dismissed a censure against her by the Senate as an attack on One Nation following her rise in the polls.

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.

Lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register

Self-exclusion register BetStop has been described as an important tool in tackling gambling harm, but some improvements have been recommended.

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

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Calls grow to step back from demonising opposing views

A tone of debate dismissive of other perspectives risks fracturing society, with Australians already reluctant to engage with people with other viewpoints.

Hate speech laws after Bondi attack were rushed: report

Laws to strengthen Australia's security in the wake of the Bondi shootings were rushed, according to a new report from the Centre for Public Integrity.

Asian Cup to kick off match-fixing crackdown

Australia is susceptible to match fixing set up by offshore criminal networks due to popular illegal betting markets being unperturbed by ad hoc enforcement.

Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia

Loopholes in Australia's sanctions regime against Russia are inadvertently propping up Russia's war in Ukraine as profits from spliced oil flow back to Moscow.

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

'A crime syndicate': fallout over shocking union report

A damning report has levelled extraordinary allegations a rogue union had effectively become a front for organised crime.

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

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