Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.
- by James Massola, David Crowe, Daniella White and Sherryn Groch
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.
- by David Crowe
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls
The universities have written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to gain formal advice on whether the pro-Palestinian demand is a breach of federal law.
- by David Crowe
Labor steps on the gas to fuel its climate targets
The federal government is backing new gas fields as essential in the move to renewables.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
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University
Minister vows to ‘weed out the bottom feeders’ in university system
Private colleges have been told to stop recruiting fake overseas students within six months or risk losing their licences.
- by David Crowe
‘Fatally flawed’: Crossbench anger after Senate report stops short of lobbying reform
A Senate inquiry has rebuffed calls for stricter controls on the hundreds of lobbyists who gain access to Parliament House to influence politicians.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Men swing support to Dutton as Labor loses ground in battleground states
An exclusive survey shows male voters cut their support for Labor from 37 per cent in the final months of 2023 to 31 per cent in the first months of 2024.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Immigration
‘Community safety is our priority,’ the government says. Tell that to Ninette Simons
The Albanese government wanted the alleged basher of Ninette Simons to remain behind bars, but it cannot escape the political fallout from the fact he was set free.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Domestic violence
Where is the urgency? Action to protect women is too slow
There is a jarring disconnect between the political talk and the policy action when Australians are told of the national crisis on violence against women.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Federal budget
Chalmers must balance big talk on new spending with vow to rein in inflation
The treasurer wants to unleash huge public investment in new industries to cement Labor’s “made in Australia” plan. That sets up the Coalition attack.
- by David Crowe
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Domestic violence
Leaders weigh plan to track domestic violence offenders
The prime minister has also warned about the way boys and men are gaining access to violent and misogynistic content online, raising the prospect of new measures.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos