‘Poorly Planned and Underfunded’: Domestic Violence Abuse Payments Hampered by Bureaucracy
At the end of 2021, the Morrison Government introduced a trial programme to assist people fleeing violent domestic relationships by providing them with emergency funds. The financial payments, rolled out through Uniting Care offer victims up to $5,000 over a...
Despite Roots, Albanese Neglects Public Housing: An Interview With APH’s Andrew Chuter
During his victory speech, newly incumbent PM Anthony Albanese reflected on his journey from a childhood growing up in “public housing down the road in Camperdown” to the top ministerial position in the country, saying he hopes it “inspires Australians to...
Police Guns Out of Remote Communities: Warlpiri Elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves Calls Ceasefire
Remote First Nations communities across the Northern Territory are currently being patrolled by NT police armed with military-style weapons. So, unarmed locals of tens of thousands of years are under the constant surveillance of settler officers with guns on their...
Former Deputy NSW Premier Wins Defamation Case
Australia has been described as ‘the defamation capital of the world’ due to the ease by which defamation can be established - without requirements such as ‘actual malice’ when it comes to public figures, and the limited defences available to...
Albanese Must Deliver Human Rights Protections
“No one left behind because we should always look after the disadvantaged and the vulnerable… to make a positive difference each and every day”, said Anthony Albanese during his victory speech last month. And to “unite around… our shared values...
Pork Barrelling Breaches the Rule of Law
Disinformation regarding the lawfulness of pork barrelling prevails at present, and this has been propagated by senior Coalition ministers, an ICAC forum has found. Former PM Scott Morrison suggested last month that the practice of handing out public money to gain...
‘Hey Dad!’ Star Granted Parole and Will Be Deported
Australian Actor Robert Hughes will be deported from Australia at the end of this month, having been granted parole for child sexual offences. Mr Hughes is best known for his starring role in the television series, Hey Dad…! In 2014,...
Dunghutti Activist Paul Silva Calls on Albanese to “Step Up” on Deaths in Custody
“It’s appalling that it’s continuing, and no one is calling it out for what it is: the murder of First Nations people,” said rights activist Paul Silva. “Hopefully, Albanese can step up, take into account these events and recognise what’s...
Police Commissioner Under Fire Over Vaccine Mandates
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carrol has come under fire in the Supreme Court over her directive last year compelling officers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to keep their jobs A number of Queensland Police Officers pushed back against...
Canberra and Beijing Scramble for Security Influence in the Pacific
New foreign affairs minister Penny Wong on Wednesday set off on the second leg of her diplomatic tour of Pacific nations with the aim of smoothing over the animosity that’s built up after Morrison government neglect. Wong paid a visit to...
