‘No agreement’: states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts
State and territory ministers have attacked the federal government over its planned NDIS changes, warning it risks leaving disabled people stranded.
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Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims
Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.
‘Blood on your hands’: disability reforms blasted
Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors
An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.
‘You won’t win’: public servant details union clash
A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.
Advocates push to delay key reforms to the NDIS
An inquiry is set to hear calls for sweeping government changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to be pushed back.
‘Back in the 1970s’: NDIS changes to take away dignity
Cost-saving measures targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme will strip disabled Australians of their dignity, advocates have warned.
Public servant feared assault by ‘unhinged’ CFMEU boss
A senior public servant has tearfully claimed she was abused by a former CFMEU boss, prompting denials from the controversial union's ex-state leader.
Children under five to be removed from residential care
The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.
Defence boss torpedoes ‘trash’ second-hand subs jibes
Changes to the controversial AUKUS deal continue to draw fire, with a senator telling a parliamentary hearing Australia will be left with "trash" submarines.
Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs
A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.
‘Explosive’ new evidence extends CFMEU corruption probe
The volume of evidence against a scandal-plagued construction union has pushed back a long-running inquiry by 18 months.
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Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round
Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.
Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi
The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state's firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot.
Corruption watchdog chief concedes he’s a distraction
Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
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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.
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‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps
Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.
‘Nightmare scenario’: illegal tobacco impact laid bare
Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.
‘Like the mafia’: whistleblower outlines union tactics
A workplace health and safety whistleblower has told an inquiry the regulator's failure to stand up to a rogue union showed a lack of leadership.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
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Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres
Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.
Anti-Semitism ‘interlaced’ with actions of Israel
While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.
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Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia
A holocaust survivor and businessman has told an anti-Semitism inquiry he was not prepared for the way Australia changed after the October 7 attacks on Israel.
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Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres
Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.
Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe
Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.
On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
Children’s commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids
Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.
‘Aggressive’: union accused of disrupting major project
A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.
Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry
The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged.