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Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to show off her new million-dollar plane, at the same time mocking the media, Welcome to County and renewables.

Senator in bizarre 'disrespectful' Anzac Day rap post

Senator in bizarre 'disrespectful' Anzac Day rap post

Senator in bizarre 'disrespectful' Anzac Day rap post

Senator in bizarre 'disrespectful' Anzac Day rap post

A Tasmanian senator is facing criticism for posting an Anzac Day tribute with a rap song underneath.

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.

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Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

The federal government still won't commit to a human rights act, but the Human Rights Commission has pledged to keep pushing the barrow out.

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map

Tasmania is the sole state without an electorate named after an Aboriginal person or place but many are hoping to change that.

Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.

Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.

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Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at a top Australian uni despite warnings of reputational damage.

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

One state government's parliament already had a motion banning in-stadium gambling advertisements on the books, beating Canberra to the punch.

Labor about-turns on ending defence project scrutiny

Labor about-turns on ending defence project scrutiny

Labor about-turns on ending defence project scrutiny

Labor about-turns on ending defence project scrutiny

Senior ministers have backed as much transparency into Defence major projects as possible after a parliamentary committee moved to scrap public scrutiny.

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Anthony Albanese has used his strongest language yet to rule out adding more MPs to handle a growing population, despite a push for fairer representation.

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust.

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Changes to when politicians need to declare donations have been pushed back by six months but will be in place well ahead of the next federal election.

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

The coalition won't support any push to expand parliament to deal with an increasing population as a major inquiry reviews whether representation is adequate.

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Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

Corruption body empowered to tap into secret recordings

People who promptly hand over illegally recorded conversations to police or corruption investigators will be protected under new legislation.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Swift action to stop gambling harms - don't bet on it

A late Labor MP oversaw a landmark report into gambling harm that recommended banning online betting ads but 1000 days later, her own party hasn't touched it.

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Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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