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‘Sensitive’ police investigation into Nauru contractor
In March 2022, the AFP’s Sensitive Investigation Oversight Board approved Operation Bernie, which is investigating whether private company Canstruct was involved in corporate wrongdoing.
- by Nick McKenzie and Michael Bachelard
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Draft changes to ALP platform point to treaty move this term
The Coalition ramped up its attack on the Voice to parliament during question time, portraying the referendum as the start of an ambitious treaty agenda.
- by Paul Sakkal, Angus Thompson and James Massola
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Liberal documents reveal election fears as donations dry up
Internal NSW Liberal Party documents warn that lacklustre fundraising and “dysfunction” within the party could hamper its chances at the next federal election.
- by Max Maddison
Minister announces inquiry into offshore detention contracts scandal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Peter Dutton to co-operate with a government probe into the offshore detention contracts scandal engulfing the opposition leader’s former home affairs ministry.
- by Angus Thompson and Matthew Knott
Fear, ignorance behind our xenophobia
We demonise asylum seekers as illegal boat people and lock them up for years. Meanwhile, our lucky citizens can travel to the countries from where refugees originate.
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Scandal has stuck to Morrison, but offshore truths could hit home for Dutton
Recriminations over the conduct of the former Coalition government have mostly centred on Scott Morrison to date. The next inquiry will put Peter Dutton under scrutiny.
- by Peter Hartcher
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‘No one’s indispensable’: Former minister takes aim at Home Affairs
Karen Andrews says her former department needs reshaping and time might be up for its long-serving head, Mike Pezzullo.
- by Michael Bachelard and Nick McKenzie
Housing stoush could give Albanese double dissolution trigger
The fight between Labor and the Greens to pass the housing package has become increasingly bitter as community anger mounts over soaring rents and mortgages.
- by James Massola and Rachel Clun
‘Build it and they will come’: Metro West must proceed regardless of cost blowouts
Metro costs have ballooned, but these costs will be absorbed over centuries, with a long future of extensive use.
Investigation
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Home Truths
A months-long investigation into the failures of Home Affairs, exposing deep flaws in the operation of Australia’s gatekeepers.
Minister invokes corruption watchdog over offshore detention scandal
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said claims of improper use of taxpayer dollars by companies contracted by the department were deeply concerning.
- by Angus Thompson