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Family law changes will protect women, children: expert

Family law changes will protect women, children: expert

Current family law measures are not responsive enough to address family and domestic violence, an inquiry has been told.

Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Scott Morrison will not be investigated for allegedly misleading parliament about his role in robodebt, in the wake of a royal commission report.

Rural schooling plan has achieved little, says audit

Rural schooling plan has achieved little, says audit

Rural schooling plan has achieved little, says audit

Rural schooling plan has achieved little, says audit

A four-year strategy aimed at closing the gap between regional students and their city peers has had little impact after two years, a report says.

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Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

The release of a report into child sexual abuse in Tasmania's institutions will be trauma-informed, the premier says, after survivors raised concerns.

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

An investigation has found a doctor who worked in a South Australian hospital while unregistered lied to staff and patients.

Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Several officers who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations are on leave and could seek compensation for the impact of the case on their mental health.

Fire and rescue rebranding burns up millions of dollars

Fire and rescue rebranding burns up millions of dollars

Fire and Rescue NSW spent millions of dollars re-marketing itself to the public, including paying one alleged "friend" of the commissioner $6000 a day.

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Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

The ACT government is seeking advice on whether legal action will be taken following the leaking of a high-profile inquiry report.

Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Bruce Lehrmann says he plans to sue the ACT government, which is dealing with the fall-out from the leaking of a report into the handling of his rape case.

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Senior police say people can provide crucial leads in child abuse investigations by identifying objects in the background of images.

Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve

Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve

Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve

Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve

The head of the Australian Federal Police says investigations into matters such as an alleged tax leak at big-four consultancy firm PwC are challenging.

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

A parliamentary inquiry has grilled Australian Federal Police chief Reece Kershaw about his relationship with PwC partner Mick Fuller, an ex-NSW Police boss.

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

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Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

A Woodside executive says the company's boss has been shaken by an alleged attempt to stage a protest at her Perth home.

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Racing officials in Tasmania have launched an investigation after footage raised concerns about a prominent greyhound trainer's facility.

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Victoria's decision to cancel hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be put under the microscope after the state government lost a key vote.

Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss

Daniel Andrews' claim that a corruption report made no findings against his government was disingenuous, the former boss of Victoria's integrity watchdog says.

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Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbenchers are weighing up whether to support a move to establish a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

A public hearing into missing and murdered First Nations women and children across Australia heard from senior NSW police, public servants and advocates.

Consultants need 'breaking up' to stop conflicts

A parliamentary inquiry probing the NSW government's use of consulting services has been told the big firms should be broken up to help stop misconduct.

Newborn baby's death may have been prevented: coroner

The death of a baby boy the day after being delivered may have been prevented with earlier medical intervention, South Australian Coroner Naomi Kereru says.

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Former Liberal minister Linda Reynolds has clarified her stance on potential law changes that could impact a rape survivor's decision to make a police report.

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities Australia has defended a decision to stop the rollout of a consent campaign, saying it would need to do additional focus group testing.

Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

The delicate balance between protecting an accused's right to innocence and a complainant's right to justice in rape cases is being examined by parliament.

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