BIZARRE: 8 | Mind Blowing Facts

Australia risks being ‘world’s nuclear waste dump’ unless Aukus laws changed, critics say

Labor-chaired inquiry calls for legislation to rule out accepting high-level nuclear waste from US and UK submarines among other recommendations

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Government ignored warnings more than 100 companies may be misusing Centrepay scheme, Asic says

Services Australia’s failure to act ‘inexcusable’ and urgent action needed to help people struggling to get by, senators say

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Crossbench senators and MPs are demanding the federal government implement the recommendations of the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Lidia Thorpe says she was trying to speak about cousin’s death in custody during Senate chaos

Independent senator told to ‘sit down’ by Louise Pratt after repeated interjections that saw the chamber adjourn early

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Federal politicians urge land council inquiry

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called for an urgent inquiry into Indigenous Land Councils after the release of a damning audit.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Right to disconnect bill passes Senate but needs urgent fix to remove criminal penalties for employers

Labor will be forced to introduce special legislation after Coalition prevented last-minute amendments to fix the issue

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024

Right to disconnect from work laws set to pass Australian parliament after deals with crossbench

Adam Bandt says changes to industrial relations bill mean ‘when you clock off, you’ll be able to switch off’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024

Wong walks tightrope over top court's Israel ruling

The Greens and coalition want the foreign minister to be more resolute in her stance on the world court's ruling on allegations of genocide in Gaza.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

As dawn broke over Bondi, rising gum smoke marked the start of a day of mourning and reflection

Solemn events held at sunrise around the country to acknowledge Invasion Day and Indigenous Australians

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024