HISTORICAL FACTS: 21 | History Defined

Number's up for crisis-hit accounting firms in shake-up

Treasury is proposing splitting auditing and consulting functions under reforms to the industry following scandals involving the major firms.

AAP · Jul 1

Two EY employees charged with accessing bank details of Australian PM Albanese: ‘Incredibly concerning’

Two men, aged 21 and 25, charged with unauthorised access to restricted data

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Accounting grad sacked after PM's bank account accessed

Accounting giant EY has sacked an employee who was charged with accessing Anthony Albanese's personal bank account while on secondment at the Commonwealth Bank.

AAP · Jun 30

Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force.

Euronews · Jun 29

Australia to give regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were still ​too many children on social media and tech firms were not doing enough to comply ​with the law.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

A security deal struck between Australia and Vanuatu after fragmented negotiations has ramifications for China's interests in the Pacific.

AAP · Jun 29

Two new polls show drop in support for One Nation and the Coalition

In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge.

The Conversation · Jun 28

Court rules identities of multiple survivors of Bondi attack cannot be published – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 28

'Doing the Bare Minimum': Australia to Fine Social Media Giants Up to A$99m After Under-16 Ban Falls Short

Australia raises fines to $99 million for social media platforms failing to enforce the under-16 ban, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges and global implications for children's online safety.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.

AAP · Jun 28