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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

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

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

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

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

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

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

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

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

Consultants need 'breaking up' to stop conflicts

Consultants need 'breaking up' to stop conflicts

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

Newborn baby's death may have been prevented: coroner

Newborn baby's death may have been prevented: coroner

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

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

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 grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

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

Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

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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Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Women's safety champions want improvements to sexual consent education, regulated pornography and guidelines for schools to respond to student perpetrators.

Veterans' department had 'bleeder' crisis

The royal commission into defence suicide has been told that a 2019 consultant's report found the Department of Veterans' Affairs to be in crisis.

Panel to investigate Indigenous art interference claims

Allegations of staff misconduct at an Aboriginal arts collective will be investigated by an independent panel set up by the South Australian government.

'One-step' approach to gambling addiction isn't helping

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has been told people with gambling addictions aren't being given comprehensive treatment plans.

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Survivor groups slam proposed change to reporting rapes

Leading advocates say sexual assault survivors must be allowed to maintain their agency in deciding whether or not to make a police report.

Cop who leaked Dani Laidley pics fired over new scandal

A Victorian police officer who avoided losing his job after leaking photos of former AFL coach Dani Laidley has been sacked, reportedly over images of corpses.

Businessman linked to contract saga 'disappears' abroad

A businessman under scrutiny over several government contracts has left the country after being ordered to produce evidence to parliament and answer questions.

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has accused ex-minister Linda Reynolds of seeking to silence victims of sexual assault.

Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates

An inquiry will examine how Wayne Astill was able to rape and assault several women prisoners during the decade he worked at a jail in Sydney's west.

Unlearning aggression 'helps veterans in civilian life'

Veterans were given no process for resolving the aggression needed to survive on the battlefield, a former soldier has told an inquiry into defence suicide.

Consultancy workplace culture 'not perfect': EY chief

One of the big four consultancy firms says workplace culture needs to change, as a parliamentary committee probes the embattled sector.

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