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Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges

Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson, condemning ‘monoculture’ comment

Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial divisions

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men

The Independent UK · Aug 13

David McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents

Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

Liberal senator rebuked for personal policy 'Odyssey'

The coalition's housing spokesman has come under fire for comments suggesting those on lower incomes should accept living in poorly built homes.

AAP · Aug 12

Albanese hints at deal on gambling and says ‘absolutely false’ that sports betting is country’s major gambling addiction – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Victorian police investigate allegation a car drove deliberately at speed towards anti-racism protester

‘Peaceful community rally’ of more than 150 people was walking in Broadmeadows when car travelling in same direction allegedly approached

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Barnaby Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties in Australia’ as former candidate’s comments surface

One Nation MP says failed WA candidate’s comments describing same-sex attraction as a mental illness are ‘highly offensive’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished

Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.

AAP · Aug 12