Paul Osborne
Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers
Social media platform WeChat could find itself entangled in new federal laws aimed at tackling foreign interference. A Senate committee looking at...
Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up
The chief executive and chair of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulator have quit in the wake of a damning review into the...
Albanese to shed light on regional security at NATO
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming to meet Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelensky on the final day of the NATO summit, where attention...
Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region
Australia’s second offshore wind zone has been declared in the Pacific Ocean off the NSW Hunter region. Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who...
Voters get in early ahead of Fadden byelection
One in seven Fadden voters has cast their ballots early ahead of this Saturday’s byelection. The byelection in the Queensland federal seat...
Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch
The federal anti-corruption watchdog’s in-tray is filling up, with more than 300 referrals made to it since launching last weekend. National Anti-Corruption...
Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report
The ACT’s director of public prosecutions has extended his leave as the territory’s chief minister awaits a report into the high-profile Lehrmann...
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Australia will support Ukraine for “as long as it takes”, as the federal government unveils an additional $110 million assistance package. The...
Australian government sanctions three MH17 culprits
Three men involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been sanctioned by the Australian government. The government has been working...
Government announces review of legal aid agreement
Improving access to legal services will be the focus of an independent review launched by the federal government. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said...