The minister’s office also revealed he outsourced decisions over the visa conditions of former immigration detainees to departmental officials earlier this year.
Australian authorities expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 for being members of an elaborate “nest of spies”.
A Queensland Liberal senator is urging a rethink from all sides of politics,saying the proposed legislation would have “real-world consequences” for vulnerable people.
The government says Australia does not supply weaponry to Israel. Meanwhile,the Greens and human rights groups are campaigning to immediately stop military exports. So who is telling the truth?
The Coalition has described the government’s unsuccessful push to install a judge with Labor links to the new anti-corruption commission as an attempt to “stack” the non-political body.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus wanted to install a legal figure with Labor links to the second-highest position in the new anti-corruption commission before the committee vetting the appointment baulked.
The Greens claim new laws aimed at ensuring the safe operation of Australia’s AUKUS submarine program will open the door to receiving US and UK nuclear waste.
The ASIO boss said it was lawful and appropriate for people to protest and show dissent amid controversy over pro-Palestinian rallies.
Politicians from across the aisle who are trying to secure Julian Assange’s release from prison have met with far-right US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Australian MPs from across the political spectrum will travel to Washington to recruit American politicians to the campaign for the WikiLeaks founder’s release.
Like most governments,this one arrived in office promising more accountability and transparency. Also like others,in practice it has a penchant for control and secrecy.