Greens MP Sue Higginson says Icac confirmed to her it had not reviewed the bill, but had given general advice on some elements of it Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or
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In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Sentence Reduced as Judge Failed to Inform the Defence He Rejected a Psychological Assessment The defendant’s sentence was reduced on appeal as the initial judge… The post
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The morning of Friday, 10 October 2025 saw the Australian Global Sumud Flotilla participants arrive back in our nation, after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade and then being illegally apprehended by Israel. A sizable crowd gathered on Gadigal land… The post
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The NSW government disregarded last week’s deadline for a response to the recommendations flowing from the 2024 NSW Drug Summit, which it organised, and it also rejected every suggestion made by the NSW inquiry into state cannabis laws. Yet, the “open… The post
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DPP alleges sentencing judge ‘erred’ when finding triple-murderer could be held in solitary confinement ‘for years’ The Victorian director of public prosecutions is appealing Erin Patterson’s sentence because a judge erred in finding she was likely to spend “years to come” in
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Julie Inman Grant says message board will need to comply with other codes which will also include age assurance for sites hosting violent and adult content Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app
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James Cullen, who was summonsed to appear before Rosehill inquiry, says 1901 law that enables parliament to compel witnesses is unconstitutional Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The
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Human rights advocates fear new ruling could deter people from using system designed to facilitate protests – and expose them to risk of criminal charges A pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House has been blocked by a court. Here’s what protesters
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Bravehearts supports plan involving Australian federal police but cautions that consent, transparency and proper safeguards are often overlooked Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Child protection campaigners Bravehearts
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Following her earlier announcement that she’ll be tabling a Human Rights Act 2025, NSW Greens MP for Newtown Jenny Leong is hosting an online forum, alongside NSW Council for Civil Liberties president Timothy Roberts later this month, to discuss the… The post
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