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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

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

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

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

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

Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored

Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored

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

MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament

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.

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

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.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

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

Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

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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'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.

Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

During a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, representatives of Australian Associated Press heard the Pontiff speak about the value of newswires.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.

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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.

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

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.

Independent MP victorious as Liberals abandon challenge

The Liberals have abandoned a last-ditch legal challenge to overturn the result of the former blue ribbon seat of Bradfield after it was won by an independent.

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.

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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.

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