Why did it take the justice system 20 years to work out that Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly convicted over the deaths of her four infant children? Does Australia need a better way to investigate possible miscarriages of justice? Read More Law Report
Daniel Andrews flags tighter rules for killers seeking parole after apologising to victims’ families
Victorian premier says families of those killed by Paul Denyer should have been treated better when he sought parole Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Murderers
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Prime minister says coverage and commentary that followed leak have been ‘really regrettable’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The leaking of Brittany Higgins’ text messages
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The referendum’s success will be a monumental achievement but to arrive there we must explain to the country why the voice is needed Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or
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David Littleproud’s comments about no campaign come as Senate holds the final vote to set the form of the referendum and how it will change the constitution. Follow the day’s news live Chalmers to herald record job growth Treasurer Jim Chalmers will
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In a cost-of-living crisis, demand for free legal help is soaring. But community legal centres are being forced to cut staff and turn people away, as government funding fails to keep up. Nino Bucci speaks to Jane Lee on the funding crisis
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Independent Sydney MP filed defamation action against fellow NSW MP Mark Latham over a tweet and subsequent comments Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Alex Greenwich
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Lidia Thorpe’s right to make accusations without fear of legal repercussions starts with a Dutch prince invading Britain in 1688 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast When Prince William of Orange and his Dutch army
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Australian government passes law cancelling lease on new Russian embassy site over security concerns
Anthony Albanese says he has briefed opposition on move in response to ‘clear security advice’ about risk of premises so close to parliament Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or
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After withdrawing accusations made in parliament about Liberal senator, Thorpe says she will make another statement today. Follow live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Liberal senator David Van is speaking to Sydney radio 2GB
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