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Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

A top lawyer has called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption commission's recruitment and culture following Paul Brereton's resignation.

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton at the last election, has been referred to the electoral watchdog over integrity allegations.

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.

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Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog

Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog

After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.

NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

Critics pay out on PM for 'cowardly' gambling reforms

Critics pay out on PM for 'cowardly' gambling reforms

The Albanese government has drawn scorn from political rivals after tabling its response to the Murphy report on gambling reform in the shadow of the budget.

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'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

After unsuccessfully campaigning on negative gearing changes while Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he would welcome a policy shift in the federal budget.

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

Minister repays taxpayers after travel rule breaches

Minister repays taxpayers after travel rule breaches

Minister repays taxpayers after travel rule breaches

Minister repays taxpayers after travel rule breaches

A parliamentary audit into Communications Minister Anika Wells' travel has revealed four instances where rules were broken.

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Philip Morris' appearance before a Senate committee this week has been likened to "inviting mosquitoes into a hearing on malaria" by public health advocates.

Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

The government has faced questions at a Senate inquiry over a more-than $700,000 agreement with a company linked to Nauru's president.

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

The federal government is asking what the coalition has to hide, after it was sprung offering a private hearing to tobacco giant Philip Morris.

Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Whistleblowers and journalists stand to be disadvantaged if a ruling on copyright laws is not thrown out by Australia's highest court, advocates claim.

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Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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