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Neo-Nazi group White Australia loses bid for temporary immunity from hate laws
A neo-Nazi organisation called White Australia has failed in its high court bid to secure temporary protection from new anti-hate legislation, with the court dismissing its injunction attempt. The laws, introduced in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, include provisions that could see the group designated as a hate organisation — something its members claim would effectively shut it down. The ruling keeps the legislation in full force while any broader legal challenge proceeds.
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‘I’m really proud to be Brittany Higgins’: former Liberal staffer reveals why she didn’t change her name
Brittany Higgins has revealed she kept her name after marrying in 2024, saying she is proud of who she is — a statement carrying significant weight given the public scrutiny and trauma she has endured since alleging she was raped in Parliament House. The disclosure came through *Silenced*, a new documentary on violence against women that opened the Sydney Film Festival. The film marks another chapter in Higgins' effort to reclaim her narrative on her own terms.
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Nauru issues rare statement after whistleblower alleges violent threats against Australia’s non-citizens
Nauru's government has taken the unusual step of publicly defending its reputation after a whistleblower alleged serious threats of physical violence were made against non-citizens transferred to the island nation by Australia's Albanese government. A Nauruan MP's claims prompted the official response, which sought to characterize the country as "friendly" and "welcoming." The episode raises fresh scrutiny over Australia's offshore processing arrangements and the duty of care owed to those removed under its immigration policies.
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Australia politics live: PM says ‘unwarranted’ tariffs announced by US on Australia came without warning; parliament to vote on tax changes
Australia's Prime Minister has condemned newly announced US tariffs as "unwarranted," stating they arrived without warning and reflect a fundamental ideological disagreement between the two allies. The development adds diplomatic tension to an already busy day in Canberra, where parliament is set to vote on Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget bill combining worker tax cuts with changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. The government has deliberately packaged the legislation as a political wedge, forcing the Coalition into a difficult vote ahead of the election.
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Failings of Victoria's child protection system including 35 deaths laid bare
Victoria's child protection system has been implicated in 35 children's deaths, according to a damning inquiry by the Commission for Children and Young People. The investigation reveals a system buckling under severe pressure, leaving vulnerable children without adequate safeguards. The findings put pressure on the state government to urgently address systemic failures before more lives are lost.
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