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Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Diplomats have defended Australia being in the dark on a $1 billion deal between Nauru and a Chinese company despite a security pact requiring consultation.

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

People exposing wrongdoing are facing reprisals such as losing their jobs or being bullied and harassed, sparking calls for better whistleblower protections.

Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption

Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption

Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption

Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption

Australia's top legal and ethical minds are working outside the box to increase government accountability as the public loses trust in politicians.

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Anti-corruption watchdog boss defends cloak of secrecy

Anti-corruption watchdog boss defends cloak of secrecy

Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has defended holding private hearings, and not naming a public official found to be corrupt, as dozens of cases are probed.

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia will encourage nations to protect humanitarian workers as the number of people killed helping others in conflict zones surges to record levels.

Premier corruption probe 'unlikely' in another state

Premier corruption probe 'unlikely' in another state

An inquiry into a state corruption watchdog has heard its laws would have stymied an investigation of the sort faced by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian.

'Popular' bets fail punters as inducements questioned

'Popular' bets fail punters as inducements questioned

The ways gambling companies induce people to bet more than they otherwise would are being questioned, along with the opaque nature of promotions.

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Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

A failure to release federal government documents despite Labor's pledge to be more transparent has been slammed, fuelling questions about what's being hidden.

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

Previously classified documents reveal the reasons why an investor visa, dubbed a "golden ticket" for the rich to immigrate to Australia, was scrapped.

Tibetans raise rights abuses as PM meets Chinese leader

Tibetans raise rights abuses as PM meets Chinese leader

Tibetans raise rights abuses as PM meets Chinese leader

Tibetans raise rights abuses as PM meets Chinese leader

The exiled Tibetan leader has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to stand up for human rights when visiting China and more bluntly rebuke Chinese repression.

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

A scathing assessment of how corporate interests lobby federal politicians has sparked calls for stronger laws and oversight to protect trust in democracy.

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost.

Whistleblower advocates push new legal chief on reforms

Whistleblower advocates push new legal chief on reforms

Whistleblower advocates push new legal chief on reforms

Whistleblower advocates push new legal chief on reforms

Transparency advocates have called on the federal attorney-general to do better on whistleblower reforms under the Labor government's second term.

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Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Despite concerns about influencers spreading misinformation, social media has overtaken online news platforms as Australians' preferred source of news.

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.

Disinformation bots targeting Dutton, boosting Albanese

A concerted influence campaign targeting senior coalition figures including the opposition leader has been uncovered days before the federal election.

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

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Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Liberals and Nationals candidates running in seats where nuclear plants could be set up under a coalition government so far haven't been playing up the plan.

Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote

Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Labor has refused to reveal Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target before the election, despite it being the subject of cabinet debate for over a year.

Independent to confront major parties on crunch issues

Standing up to the major parties is a bigger part of the re-election campaign for former Wallabies captain turned independent senator David Pocock.

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