A federal parliamentary inquiry in Melbourne has been told that the rise of One Nation and conservative rhetoric are fuelling a resurgence of racism, online hate, and violence against First Nations people, with Indigenous journalists warning that 1970s-style discrimination has returned.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman alleged to a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, leading to a $1 million gambling addiction. He detailed VIP managers offering illicit drugs and personalized betting inducements, urging the Albanese government to implement tougher gambling advertising limits.
Indigenous community members told a federal inquiry they felt dismissed by authorities following an alleged terror attack at an Invasion Day rally in Perth. They highlighted a perceived lack of urgency and condemnation compared to other incidents, and a normalization of racism post-referendum.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returned to Australia to face a media storm and Senate grilling following a major national mobile outage caused by a software fault. The incident affected millions, disrupted services, and led to a welfare check on triple-zero users. The company faces scrutiny and potential penalties.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returned to Australia after a national mobile outage affected millions, disrupted services, and led to a Senate grilling. The outage, caused by a software fault with the company's time-telling systems, is the third major incident in less than a year, prompting government scrutiny and a regulatory investigation.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating three key allegations: Liberal figures soliciting or accepting undeclared or excessive donations for branch stacking, a property developer allegedly making prohibited donations in exchange for political outcomes, and two Labor councillors engaging in conduct that could involve blackmail and breaches of the Surveillance Devices Act.
KPMG appointed Michael Ebeid as new chair after Martin Sheppard resigned. Ebeid previously called leak allegations "completely false" and Senator O'Neill's actions "inappropriate and unfair." He apologized, citing lack of full knowledge at the time. Greens senator Barbara Pocock criticized the appointment, stating it "risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change."
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating three key allegations: Liberal figures soliciting or accepting undeclared or excessive donations for branch stacking, a property developer making donations in exchange for political outcomes, and two Labor councillors engaging in conduct possibly involving blackmail and breaches of the Surveillance Devices Act. Several prominent figures, including Liberal power brokers and a Labor councillor, are named in the allegations.
ICAC is investigating allegations of "branch stacking" involving Liberal figures and lobbyists, prohibited donations from a property developer, and misconduct by two Labor councillors. Key figures include developer Nassif, the Perrottet brothers, and Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney.
An abuse survivor feels betrayed after his trial was aborted due to the Christian Brothers' financial issues. A poll shows Australians reject some One Nation policies. Australia's women's cricket team reached the T20 World Cup final.
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has recommended new laws to police behaviour at polling booths after last year's federal election, citing "assaults on democracy" by third parties like the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance. The Coalition dismissed the findings as a "hyper-partisan witch hunt."
The Greens and David Pocock support a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry's influence in schools and sports via sponsorships, as exposed by Comms Declare's report highlighting 260+ programs potentially 'petro-grooming' children.
KPMG Australia is under fire for leaking confidential client data (Lendlease, Optus, Westpac, Dexus, Telstra) to aid in lucrative audit contract bids, while allegedly retaliating against a whistleblower who reported the misconduct, leading to resignations and calls for regulatory reform.
KPMG confirmed staff leaked Optus confidential data to colleagues bidding for Telstra's audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower, dismissing their concerns as "workplace grievances." Former CEO Andrew Yates resigned over the scandal, receiving $4.1m. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is investigating 12 individuals.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces speculation about her leadership after handling three major tests poorly, including integrity law reforms, donation law changes, and a minister's character reference controversy, amidst poor polling and rising opposition.
A parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is struggling to get answers, with key questions about his security vetting remaining unanswered. MPs are concerned about a lack of documentary evidence and the government's adherence to releasing all relevant papers.
Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Nigel Farage faces a Parliamentary Standards inquiry over a $6.7M gift from billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne, declared for personal security, amid questions over undeclared financial interests and compliance with the House of Commons code of conduct.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under parliamentary investigation for allegedly failing to declare a £5M gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, amid growing scrutiny of crypto donations in UK politics.
Sir Keir Starmer comfortably won a parliamentary vote rejecting a referral to a committee investigating his statements about Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment. However, 14 Labour MPs rebelled and Downing Street deployed intensive operations including cabinet minister calls and recalling Scottish MPs from campaigning to secure the result. Critics accused the whipping operation of being a cover-up, with deep frustration among Labour MPs that the issue continues consuming parliamentary time.
British PM Keir Starmer survived a parliamentary vote on Tuesday avoiding a Committee of Privileges investigation into whether he misled the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington. Lawmakers voted 335 to 223 against the inquiry, with Starmer ordering Labour MPs to oppose it. The controversy stems from Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his dismissal in September, and claims that Starmer's office pressured officials to fast-track the appointment.
