‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
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Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs
Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.
Anti-Semitic incident data problematic, police concede
A senior officer acknowledges a police incident database makes it difficult to provide a clear picture of the magnitude of anti-Semitism in the community.
‘Security levy’: Jewish parents face extra schools cost
Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths
A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.
Flaws in aged-care reform laid bare by $1800 crutches
Aged-care reforms are failing to rein in costs and are puting at risk elderly Australians' right to die with dignity, the sector's inspector-general says.
‘Bastions of free speech’ grapple with protest tensions
University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.
Translator ‘lost work’ after reporting anti-Semitism
As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest.
Jewish student backs violence against colonisation
A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.
‘Shocking disregard’: anti-Semitism probe condemns X
Elon Musk's X has refused to engage with a royal commission into anti-Semitism, despite evidence that the platform was a breeding ground for anti-Jewish hate.
‘Campaign complaints’ target ABC’s Middle East coverage
The national broadcaster is defending its reporting on conflict in the Middle East after a fierce critique from anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal.
‘Really serious’: YouTube slammed over Bondi video
YouTube allowed a video questioning aspects of the Bondi terror attack to remain online despite suggestions it violated the platform's policies.
Trump policies blamed for online ‘fermentation of hate’
Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.
Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly
Anti-Semitic content is routinely allowed to remain on social media platforms, some of which remove less than a quarter of the posts, an expert says.
Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing
Prominent Australian Jews have detailed how their involvement with a royal commission has led to online threats referencing gas chambers and firebombing.
Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month
Australian Jewish families have documented threats to their daughters from other children, leaving them scared to go to school or public places.
Investment overhaul to pass despite ‘taxmaxxing’ claims
Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.
‘I take accountability’: top advisory firm leader quits
The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.
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‘Different environment’ for police since Bondi attack
The deadly Bondi terror attack has changed the face of policing, with the NSW force now carrying long arm rifles in public in response to terrorism threats.
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‘Likely’ Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.
Former PM cleared, two robodebt officials found corrupt
Two bureaucrats won't face criminal charges despite a watchdog finding they carried out corrupt conduct through the unlawful robodebt scheme.
Tech giants present local face to snare state contracts
A bid to tip more public funding into local businesses has driven several multinational giants to represent themselves as Australian.
Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert
Pulp, fronted by the charismatic Jarvis Cocker, had the crowd dancing ecstatically at a free concert for more than 10,000 people.
National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards
An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.
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Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor
The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.
US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown
The US Senate has passed a bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote.
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Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia
Ukraine and British intelligence offered Russian pilots millions of dollars to steal a jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Moscow says.
Three nations on notice after assassination revelations
The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.
‘Grey corruption’, ministerial staff conduct unpunished
A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.