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'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.

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Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated

Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated

Equality advocates are rejoicing after nation-leading laws allowing men convicted of homosexuality under former laws passed a state parliament.

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

A tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users over what it calls unclear pricing for access to its artificial intelligence tool.

Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Climate change puts workers at huge risk, politicians have been told by nurses that treated mass thunderstorm asthma and firies who tackled Black Summer blazes.

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.

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Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

A state MP has revealed an assault's impact on their family as Australia's first public child sex offender registry is established by a landmark law.

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.

Top court fight looms over woman's terror flag charge

Top court fight looms over woman's terror flag charge

Top court fight looms over woman's terror flag charge

Top court fight looms over woman's terror flag charge

A woman accused of carrying a terrorist organisation's flag is set to launch a landmark challenge against anti-terror laws in the nation’s highest court.

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

In a bid to meet a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government will ban and restrict appeals to speed up approvals.

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.

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.

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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.

Massive fine for home loan compliance failures

Defunct home lender RAMS has been fined $20 million by the Federal Court after admitting to widespread misconduct over a four-year period.

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

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Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Voters will have the final say on the survival of a landmark statewide treaty as the opposition promises to rip it up and start again if elected.

Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.

Coercive control laws defended despite few charges

Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

A radio broadcaster has been found to have breached decency rules after airing sexist comments that compared women's sport to "year 10 girls".

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