New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia

The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue. Read More

Australia news live: John Howard weighs in on stoush between NSW and federal Liberals over male-heavy panel

The committee comprises the Hon Alan Stockdale AO, the Hon Richard Alston AO, and Dr Peta Seaton AM. The committee will act swiftly to ensure the NSW Liberal Party is in the best possible position to ... Read More

Australian politics live: Mark Dreyfus defends watered-down hate speech bill as Michaelia Cash says Coalition ‘will look at these laws carefully’

We spoke to Queensland premier Steven Miles about why youth justice was always used as a political football last week in the Australia Politics podcast. You can hear him speak on that, here: ... Read More

Protesters clash with police at Australia defense show

Dozens of people have been arrested after clashes between police and protesters outside a major defense expo in Australia on Wednesday, during which police fired rubber bullets at demonstrators and ... Read More