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Groups resisting redress urged to rethink

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged institutions holding out on joining the national redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors to “do the decent thing”.

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Victorians’ rude shocks over unsent fines

Victorians could face a series of rude shocks when they find out about parking fines and speeding tickets they were never sent due to a failing IT system.

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Victorians’ rude shocks over unsent fines

Victorians could face a series of rude shocks when they find out about parking fines and speeding tickets they were never sent due to a failing IT system.

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Crime-curbing plan for airports, seaports

People convicted of some serious crimes may soon struggle to get access to secure areas of the nation’s airports and seaports under a federal government plan.

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Laws aimed at energy giants under scrutiny

Rising power bills will be central to political debate on Wednesday as the government’s proposal to intervene in the sector returns to the lower house.

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Qld anti-protest law debate set down

A debate on anti-protest laws proposed by the Queensland government is planned to go ahead on Wednesday.

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Police hunt injured man in Qld murders

Queensland police are hunting for an injured man seen walking in the area of the double murder of a bikie and a man found dead after a mysterious car crash.

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TAFE spending to be put under microscope

Federal Labor is set to question education officials about why they haven’t spent all of the cash at their disposal for TAFE and training.

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Family courts need to protect women: Batty

Rosie Batty wants a major shake-up of Australia’s family courts in a bid to protect women and children from family violence.

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Morrison congratulates Trudeau on victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called Justin Trudeau an “effective campaigner” while congratulating him on his election win.

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Jobs to go at ABC, boss warns

The head of the ABC says the broadcaster will need to shed some staff to cope with a reduction in funding.

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Fines Victoria may leave $328m budget hole

Victorians might not know they have significant fines to pay, as the state prepares to miss out on $328 million in revenue due to a failing IT system.

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Tents didn’t close for NSW strip-searches

NSW’s Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is probing a complaint by a 16-year-old girl who said she was left humiliated after a strip-search at a music festival.

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8 hours ago

NSW responds to Rocky Hill mine decision

Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the NSW government is acting to prevent related overseas greenhouse gas emissions impacting local mining projects.

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One in seven cop online hate speech

The eSafety commissioner says one in seven Australians have experienced online hate speech, with higher rates for indigenous Australians and women.

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Study doesn’t find cool solution for sheep

Australian Livestock Export Corporation chairman Terry Enright says research shows dehumidifiers aren’t a practical solution for live sheep voyages.

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