FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 | History Defined

Gang crackdown: why anti-patch policies backfire – and what would actually work

Despite the connection between institutional harm and gang membership made clear in this week’s mammoth royal commission abuse-in care report, the government seems unlikely to soften its “get tough on crime” policies.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024

The robodebt six: why it’s time we were told who was referred to the corruption commission

The royal commission’s ‘sealed chapter’ was designed to let other agencies investigate, not protect the reputation of those implicated

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2024

Robodebt: national corruption watchdog’s decision not to investigate officials angers victims and whistleblowers

Nacc says it decided not to launch corruption probe ‘as it would not add value in the public interest’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Disability royal commissioners disagreed over phasing out 'special schools' – that leaves segregation on the table

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

'Harrowing' disability report reveals need for change

A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

'Disturbing' disability report to finally be laid bare

A long-awaited final report by the disability royal commission will make for "disturbing reading", a senior government minister has warned.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Royal commissioner accuses ADF of ‘too much talk and not enough action’ on veteran suicide

In fiery speech, Nick Kaldas says government and Defence moving at ‘snail’s pace’ amid ‘national crisis’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

Jeremy Hunt says he mustn’t pump extra money into people’s pockets; BoE’s Mann says better to over-tighten interest rates – as it happened

Chancellor says focus is to fight inflation, while Bank of England policymaker argues for higher interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

‘Should never have happened’: Queensland apologises for neglect and abuse of brothers with autism

Disability royal commission finds state should have done more to protect pair, who were found malnourished in house with dead father

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Robodebt class action law firm prepared to sue for alleged ‘misfeasance in public office’

Gordon Legal, which previously ran a $1.8bn class action, hopes federal government will reach out-of-court settlement offering further compensation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023