A UN inquiry reports Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank face systematic rights violations from both Israeli forces/settlers and Hamas' rule, highlighting a state of mass atrocities and brutal governance.
The author, citing their work on a UN commission of inquiry, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They urge the Australian government to take concrete actions, including trade sanctions, accountability measures, and humanitarian aid, to fulfill its international law obligations.
A Queensland inquiry recommended prioritizing adoption for Indigenous children in state care, sparking fears of repeating the Stolen Generation. Advocates argue adoption cannot be separated from this history, citing poverty as a reason for removal, while the government considers the report's findings.
Queensland will remove all children under five from residential care following a major inquiry into child safety. The inquiry made 52 recommendations, including restructuring the department and improving licensing, after finding serious failures and high costs in the sector.
The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland hears that contractors were pressured to hire delegates as safety representatives at a Cross River Rail site.
The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU is in its eighth round of hearings and CPB Contractors general manager Vince Sanfilippo is in his second day giving evidence.
Queensland's Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU is this week hearing from contractors on the Cross River Rail project, with revelations former industrial relations minister Grace Grace has retained legal counsel.
The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU has this week heard the union had a complex relationship with the former Labor government.
The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU has this week heard the union had a complex relationship with the former Labor government.
The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU is told Grace Grace "made it clear" she expected the developers to cooperate with the union, or she would consider terminating their contract.
