NSW premier resists fronting inquiry
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is standing firm on not fronting an inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment saying he would be questioned at budget estimates.
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Housing shortage impacts Qld DV victims
A shortage of social housing is forcing women to stay in violent relationships, an inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard.
‘Unethical’ Vic Labor promises changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised and promised changes after a damning report laid bare rampant factionalism inside Victorian Labor.
Cultural awareness gaps, Qld DV probe told
An inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard there are cross-cultural gaps that need addressing in rural and remote communities.
‘Extensive misconduct’ by Vic Labor MPs
A culture of deliberate and extensive use of taxpayer resources within sections of the Victorian Labor Party has been laid bare by an integrity probe.
Indigenous DV victims turned away: inquiry
An inquiry has heard Indigenous domestic violence victims have been turned away or are at risk of being misidentified as the perpetrator by Queensland Police.
Investment NSW lawyer at Barilaro inquiry
The general counsel for Investment NSW will front an inquiry into former deputy premier John Barilaro's appointment to a New York-based trade role.
Public hearings set for Qld casino probe
An inquiry into the Queensland operations of Star Casinos has begun in Brisbane, with public hearings set down for late August.
NDIS less help in remote WA, inquiry told
A royal commission has been told there is less support for disabled people in a remote WA town under the NDIS compared with the old state-based system.
Qld DV probe focus on teen police recruits
An inquiry into Queensland police's response to domestic and family violence heard up to 40 per cent of an officer's time could be spent on domestic incidents.
Qld DV inquiry to focus on police training
The second day of hearings by the commission of inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence will focus on training.
Disabled Indigenous boy in NDIS ‘stolen’
A teen was forced to leave home once his support funds were slashed, the disability royal commission has heard.
Disability inquiry eyes Indigenous issues
The disability royal commission sitting in Alice Springs will focus on the treatment and experiences of Indigenous people with disability in remote communities.
‘Broken’ system puts Vic residents at risk
The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them.
ADF ‘must target Indigenous mental health’
Mental health support for First Nations personnel can be improved through targeted mechanisms, the veterans royal commission has been told.
Women’s task force to deliver findings
The Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce will hand down its final report into how sex assault survivors are treated by the Queensland criminal justice system.
Inquiry told of need for ‘circuit breaker’
The former chair of a taskforce addressing abuse response within the ADF says a "circuit breaker" is needed to fix the closed nature of Defence.
ADF members betrayed by abuse: inquiry
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told ADF members felt betrayed by abuse within the ranks after enlisting.
Inquiry told of Lavarack behaviour issues
The veterans inquiry has been told behavioural issues still exist at Townsville's Lavarack barracks, despite improvements in how the ADF deals with complaints.
ADF considering ways to fill service gaps
The veteran suicide inquiry has been shown figures indicating there is a growing trend of more service people leaving the Australian Defence Force.
NT watchdog processes failed, court finds
The Northern Territory's corruption watchdog's processes failed during an investigation into a multi-million government grant, a Supreme Court review has found.
Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
‘Zero’ budget funds to fix compo delays
Former minister Andrew Gee says he was disappointed the Morrison government had failed to recognise veterans' welfare as a national priority.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".
Raising Warragamba Dam ‘would save homes’
The NSW government has been urged to raise the Warragamba Dam wall at a community meeting held for those impacted by recent flooding in Sydney.
Star acted ‘indefensibly’ on card scheme
The Star Sydney is fit to hold a casino licence despite management failings, the legal team representing Star Entertainment has told a state gaming inquiry.
Qld govt to probe Star’s casino licence
Star Entertainment will be the subject of another probe as Queensland announces an independent review into the casino operator's suitability to hold a licence.
Qld forensic lab inquiry to probe police
A commission of inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics lab will also look at the practices of police in dozens of cases stretching back to 2018.
Police culture in spotlight at DV inquiry
Submissions from victims and officers to an inquiry suggest cultural issues affect how well Queensland Police respond to family violence.
Inquiry announced into Qld’s DNA lab
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a commission of inquiry into the state's troubled John Tonge forensics lab.
NSW disaster agency ‘tried their best’: MP
Resilience NSW has faced further criticism at an inquiry into the state's flood response, as community groups claim they have been left to lead the recovery.