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MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament

MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament

Only 13 independent MPs and a One Nation senator voluntarily disclosed who they have given lobbyist passes, which allow unescorted access around parliament.

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lauded a titan of the Labor movement for significant reforms social and political reforms that changed Australia.

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

A TV channel dedicated to horseracing has been chided by the broadcasting regulator for airing a major party's campaign ads during an election blackout period.

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Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

Climate 200 tops poll donors as funding list revealed

Climate 200 tops poll donors as funding list revealed

The amount of money given in donations to candidates from non-major parties at the federal election has been revealed, as well as who chipped in to campaigns.

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

One of Australia's major security agencies will have a woman lead the organisation for the first time in its history.

Kickback accused denies grudge in bribe back pay claim

Kickback accused denies grudge in bribe back pay claim

An ex-transport official accused of a massive kickback scheme says he was not holding a grudge as he asked a contractor for hundreds of thousands in "back pay".

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Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

The head of the electoral commission says voters remain the best judge of what politicians say during election campaigns.

'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished

'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished

'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished

'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished

A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

The national anti-corruption commission is investigating six public officials tied to the illegal robodebt scheme that resulted in several suicides.

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.

Transport kickback accused's evidence 'hard to believe'

Transport kickback accused's evidence 'hard to believe'

Transport kickback accused's evidence 'hard to believe'

Transport kickback accused's evidence 'hard to believe'

A man at the centre of a corruption probe denies being arrogant about an alleged kickback scheme, claiming "not every single thing" he did was improper.

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

A think tank economist is urging politicians to stop hiding behind "mandates" and show conviction in order to support difficult but important changes.

Analysis recommends no price on freedom of information

Analysis recommends no price on freedom of information

Analysis recommends no price on freedom of information

Analysis recommends no price on freedom of information

Arguments for putting a charge on freedom of information applications to deter vexatious requests has been refuted by an independent analysis.

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Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

The pardon of an imprisoned political dissident has been welcomed by a former Australian journalist who was jailed alongside the activist in Egypt.

Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

A former Bangladeshi leader being tried for crimes against humanity has sparked a review at the ANU over how honorary degrees are handed out and revoked.

Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House.

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

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Controversial freedom of information fee laws may fail

A proposal to charge fees for freedom of information requests is expected to be blocked in federal parliament amid concerns over secrecy and accessibility.

Ombudsman 'a promising step' to protect whistleblowers

A proposed whistleblower ombudsman could provide more support for those who expose corruption, but human rights advocates want reforms to go further.

Transparency tax: freedom of information fee pilloried

A proposal to impose a fee on Australians seeking access to Commonwealth documents has landed like a lead balloon as it's criticised for blocking transparency.

Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Australia should act against the spread of misinformation into the real world, Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa says.

Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Australians can have their social media accounts hacked and surveilled by police under powers a national watchdog says needs greater oversight.

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.

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