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Corruption watchdog head defiant on conflict claims

Corruption watchdog head defiant on conflict claims

National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton is being investigated over potential conflicts of interest by the commission's oversight body.

Minister under fire for $100k NY trip to spruik laws

Minister under fire for $100k NY trip to spruik laws

Minister under fire for $100k NY trip to spruik laws

Minister under fire for $100k NY trip to spruik laws

Sussan Ley says the communications minister should have been focusing on her day job rather than jetting to New York in the middle of the Optus outage crisis.

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

A minister who promised to end a "jobs for mates" culture for political appointments has snubbed recommendations for a more robust, independent process.

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Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

A local councillor who tried to expense a beer at a strip club to ratepayers has resigned amid accusations he misrepresented his military service to voters.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Many Australians have lost faith in democracy and elected leaders, with nearly one in ten believing violence can be justified for a political cause.

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton continues to face accusations of potential conflicts of interest over his involvement with Defence.

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

A report on cronyism will see the light of day after Senate pressure prompted the government to agree to release findings on jobs for mates in government.

Holes poked in government reasons for narrowing FoI

Holes poked in government reasons for narrowing FoI

Holes poked in government reasons for narrowing FoI

Holes poked in government reasons for narrowing FoI

Justifications made by Australia's top legal officer for the need to tighten freedom of information laws have failed a fact-check by public integrity advocates.

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Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Hundreds of thousands of Australian voters unknowingly hand their data to political parties each election, in a practice independents want gone.

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

The ability to poison chatbots that scrape public info with a relatively minor amount of input has sounded alarms about the integrity of Australia's election.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.

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Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored

Politics and media corporations are losing the trust of young Australians who continually feel ignored by powerful elites, an Australian artist-activist says.

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

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

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.

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.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.

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