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3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?

At the last federal election, the then opposition leader Anthony Albanese pledged to “change the way politics operates in this country”. Integrity was a key issue in 2022, and Australians voted for a change of government and a wave of independents who championed anti-corruption reforms.

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Australian Censors Back Down, Highlighting the U.S. as a Free Speech Haven

Officials suspend efforts to force X to suppress the world’s access to video of a crime.

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Australia's Esafety Commissioner Drops Case Against X Corp

eSafety Commissioner drops Federal Court case against X Corp over stabbing video, citing cost. Legal action continues in Administrative Appeals Tribunal. E...

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Albanese government gives new Ministerial Direction on visa appeals to make ‘community safety’ paramount

The Albanese government is giving a new “Ministerial Direction” to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on visa cases, telling it to make community safety paramount in considering appeals from non-citizens with serious criminal records.

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Why the government's plan to overhaul the asylum system is a smart use of resources – and might just work

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles today announced significant changes aimed at restoring the integrity of Australia’s refugee protection system.

The Conversation

‘Power imbalance’: how Australia’s visa system leaves migrants beholden to their employers

Migrants on work sponsorships cannot apply for permanent residence without their employer, which experts say leaves room for exploitation

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Ben Roberts-Smith makes final bid to access diary entries of war crime investigator

Former soldier has previously been denied access after it was ruled they were exempt from disclosure

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Private school given tight deadline to overhaul board, finances

Brindabella has agreed to changes after a lengthy appeal.

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Explainer: High Court ruling in immigration case could impact hundreds of visa decisions since 2016

This week, the High Court of Australia handed down a significant ruling in an immigration case that could affect hundreds of similar visa cases handled by the Department of Home Affairs.

The Conversation

School paid for $800 speeding fine issued to the board chair, tribunal hears

Brindabella Christian College paid for an $800 speeding fine issued to the board chair, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has heard.

The Canberra Times

‘I need my freedom’: Mohammed Al-Bdairi should be at the birth of his child – but he remains in detention

The Iraqi refugee’s visa was cancelled in 2019 but the Administrative Appeals Tribunal overturned the ruling in December

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