When democracies override their own courts: Australia’s dangerous precedent

Australia is creating a dangerous constitutional precedent with global implications. For more than two decades, Parliament has systematically overridden High Court decisions protecting individual rights, from migration law to anti-terrorism...

Australian gov't working to support citizens on humanitarian flotilla detained by Israel

CANBERRA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia's health minister said on Friday that the federal government is working to support citizens detained by Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza by sea. Mark Butler told Seven Network television on...

Australia’s New Food Security Strategy: What’s On Table, And What’s Missing?

Dan Meyers/UnsplashIn 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions. Authors Nick Rose Senior Lecturer, William...

A Minimum Of 29 Americans Seek Asylum In Australia Since Trump’s Second Term Began

Last Updated:October 02, 2025, 20:48 IST The information exposes a stable increase in asylum claims from United States people given that Trump’s inauguration on 20 January 2025 Fast Read Summed up by AI. + In early 2025, 29 Americans looked for...

Australian drug kingpin to face retrial in police informant scandal

A court in Melbourne ruled Friday that one of Australia's most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a police informant. Tony Mokbel -- one of the key figures in Melbourne's years-long gangland...

Paris Hilton stuns in a little black dress as she joins Iris Law at the Isabel Marant catwalk during Paris Fashion Week

Paris Hilton stunned in a little black dress as she joined Iris Law at the Isabel Marant catwalk during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday. The hotel heiress, 44, looked incredible in lace tights as she was seen alongside Iris at the glitzy event....

Oligarchy of oafs: Australia’s broken university governance

Australia’s universities have become playgrounds for overpaid executives and inept governance, leaving students and staff to bear the cost of systemic failure, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. IT’S ALWAYS COMFORTING to hear politicians reveal wisdoms and...

Commissioner Reece Kershaw Retires After 37 Years’ Service To Australian Community

The AFP has farewelled Commissioner Reece P Kershaw APM, who retired today (3 October, 2025) after more than 37 years of distinguished service to the Australian community. Minister for Home Affairs, The Honourable Tony Burke MP, joined family,...

Six Australians detained as Gaza activist flotilla intercepted by Israel

Six Australians are among the hundreds of Gaza aid flotilla activists who have been detained by the Israeli military about 70km from the enclave's coastline. The Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli navy as the convoy of vessels...

Activists shipped to shore from blocked Gaza flotilla – Australians detained

Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government. Australia has made a formal request to Israeli authorities for consular access to its citizens and information about how...

Australia’s new food security strategy: what’s on the table, and what’s missing?

In 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions. The inquiry drew 188 submissions from experts across the food...

What We’re Watching: Trump signs security guarantee with Qatar, Papua New Guinea and Australia make defense deal, and Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Trump signs security guarantee with Qatar Yesterday, it was made public that Donald Trump signed a NATO-style security pledge with Qatar on Monday, the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House. The order upgrades...

Optus among companies earning billions in Australia but paying no income tax

Scandal-ridden telco Optus, the world’s biggest meat producer, global tech firms and huge gas producers are among a host of major companies earning billions of dollars a year but paying zero income tax. The latest corporate transparency report...

When will federal workers get paid? Here's what you need to know 7News Anchor Victoria Sanchez broke down what a government shutdown is, how it impacts D.C. residents and visitors and what it means for federal workers.

This week, 7News Anchor Victoria Sanchez broke down what a government shutdown is, how it impacts D.C. residents and visitors and what it means for federal workers. Now, it's time to talk about who gets paid when the government isn't funded. The...

Not So Sweet: Sinamon Cafe Penalised Again For Breaching WA Employment Laws

The owners of the Sinamon cafe chain in Perth have been penalised $31,000 for underpaying a young worker and failing to keep required employment records. Sinamon – which specialises in cinnamon buns and sweet pastries – operates cafes in Victoria...

New Appointments To Lead Queensland’s Key Economic Regulator

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Crisafulli Government appoints new Chair and Deputy Chair for Queensland Competition Authority. Appointees bring exceptional expertise to oversee critical infrastructure...

New Appointments For Queensland’s Government Owned Corporations

New board members bring diverse range of skills, experience and perspectives to Queensland’s Government Owned Corporations. Includes new chairs at CleanCo, North Queensland Bulk Ports, Port of Townsville and Powerlink. New appointments to help...

Live: Greens urge government to swiftly secure release of Australians on Gaza flotilla

11m agoFri 3 Oct 2025 at 3:27am Andrew Hastie is posting again After dominating headlines with his controversial approach to social media posting last week, Liberal frontbencher and leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has returned from leave with a...

Review Confirms Consumer Law Protects Australians In Age Of Artificial Intelligence

Australian Treasury Australians can be assured the nation’s consumer laws have their back when using artificial intelligence. The Review of Artificial Intelligence and the Australian Consumer Law shows that Australians enjoy the same strong...

Employment lawyer urges Netball NZ to take player complaints seriously

A leading employment lawyer has urged Netball NZ to address player complaints swiftly so the coaching crisis doesn't drag on any longer. A decision on whether Dame Noeline Taurua will be reinstated as Silver Ferns coach is still to be made,...