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Partners and staff at Australia’s big consultancy firms sacked for misconduct including sexual harassment

Senate inquiry told about firings at KPMG, Deloitte and EY in wake of tax scandal at PwC

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023

German opposition leader takes aim at migration, but largely rules out working with far right

Germany’s conservative opposition leader says large-scale migration is one of the country’s biggest problems and the main reason for a recent surge in support for the far right

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Debt collectors face calls to return $11.6m retrieved under unlawful robodebt scheme

Figure paid by federal government for private collection services described as ‘shameful’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

Should the voting age in Australia be lowered to 16?

Attempts to lower the voting age in Australia to 16 have been historically unsuccessful. More recently, the Make It 16 campaign has been advocating for the enfranchisement of 16 and 17-year-olds, but with no fines for under 18s who fail to cast their ballots.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023

Patrick Harvie 'proud' to speak at rally giving republicans 'a voice'

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said he was “proud” to speak at an anti-monarchy rally on Wednesday stressing that royalists “will…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

Not all rent control policies are the same – the Green Party proposal deserves an open-minded debate

The ink was barely dry on the Green Party’s recently unveiled “Pledge to Renters” – which included annual rent increase limits, a rental warrant of fitness and a national register of landlords – before others were consigning it to the policy dustbin.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

King Charles service of thanksgiving to be snubbed by Scottish Greens

The Greens, who share power in the Government, will attend an anti-monarchy rally instead

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

The Scottish Greens won't go to the 'mini coronation' – and the Tories are fuming

THE Scottish Green co-leaders have rejected an invitation to a service of thanksgiving for the King in Edinburgh this week, with one of them…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Bristol's youngest city councillor to stand down and by-election to take place

She was just 18 when elected two years ago

Bristol Post · Jul 3, 2023

Australia’s national anti-corruption commission receives 44 referrals on first day of operation

Nacc commissioner Paul Brereton reveals the body has already received a number of leads but not all will be investigated

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023