Australia’s gun lobby outspends America’s: report

The report, commissioned by Gun Control Australia and Getup!, noted that this was based only on publicly available records, and there could be more spending going undisclosed.

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Hong Kong man charged for hiding camera in hostel bathroom in Australia

French woman spotted device concealed in deodorant stick after taking shower at Bondi Beach hostel.

French woman spotted device concealed in deodorant stick after taking shower at Bondi Beach hostel.

27 Mar 2019 - 10:44AM
Hong Kong man charged for hiding camera in hostel bathroom in Australia
New Zealand approves ‘intrusive’ spy operations after mosque shootings

Minister Andrew Little says he has approved an undisclosed number of surveillance warrants since the attacks that claimed 50 lives

Minister Andrew Little says he has approved an undisclosed number of surveillance warrants since the attacks that claimed 50 lives

27 Mar 2019 - 7:51AM
New Zealand approves ‘intrusive’ spy operations after mosque shootings
What’s behind China conspiracy theories in Australia?

China is Australia’s biggest trading partner and its people flock down under for both tourism and education. But intellectuals say a racialised anti-China narrative has taken hold in the media – and it’s time to call it out.

China is Australia’s biggest trading partner and its people flock down under for both tourism and education. But intellectuals say a racialised anti-China narrative has taken hold in the media – and it’s time to call it out.

27 Mar 2019 - 10:24AM
What’s behind China conspiracy theories in Australia?
Australian journalists face fines, jail over George Pell coverage

A series of suppression orders had prevented reporting details of the case against Pell since May 2018, with judges arguing they were necessary to avoid prejudicing juries.

A series of suppression orders had prevented reporting details of the case against Pell since May 2018, with judges arguing they were necessary to avoid prejudicing juries.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:20PM
Australian journalists face fines, jail over George Pell coverage
Australian far-right party caught seeking US$20 million from NRA

One Nation figures James Ashby and Steve Dickson said in the Al Jazeera sting that their party could seize the balance of power in Australia with NRA funding. The lobbying came at the same time One Nation was publicly supporting a proposed ban on foreign political donations.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:42PM
Hong Kong, Australia sign deals to open up free trade and services

Accord covers a wide range of areas such as goods, trade in services, investment, intellectual property, government procurement and competition.

Accord covers a wide range of areas such as goods, trade in services, investment, intellectual property, government procurement and competition.

26 Mar 2019 - 11:33PM
Hong Kong, Australia sign deals to open up free trade and services
New Zealand leader to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing amid tensions over Huawei

A discussion on upgrades to the free trade agreement is on the agenda in Jacinda Ardern’s first trip to China since taking office in 2017.

A discussion on upgrades to the free trade agreement is on the agenda in Jacinda Ardern’s first trip to China since taking office in 2017.

25 Mar 2019 - 11:39PM
New Zealand leader to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing amid tensions over Huawei
Should New Zealand ban manifesto of accused Christchurch killer?

At the same time, many local media organisations are debating whether to even name the Australian man charged with murder in the March 15 attacks.

At the same time, many local media organisations are debating whether to even name the Australian man charged with murder in the March 15 attacks.

25 Mar 2019 - 10:38PM
Should New Zealand ban manifesto of accused Christchurch killer?
Journey home begins for Christchurch massacre’s foreign victims

Indian High Commission says the bodies of two people killed in attack had arrived in their homeland and a third was expected later on Monday.

Indian High Commission says the bodies of two people killed in attack had arrived in their homeland and a third was expected later on Monday.

25 Mar 2019 - 8:47PM
Journey home begins for Christchurch massacre’s foreign victims
Relief for Australian PM as allies retain power in New South Wales

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she expects to form a majority government with between 47 and 49 seats.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she expects to form a majority government with between 47 and 49 seats.

24 Mar 2019 - 10:28PM
Relief for Australian PM as allies retain power in New South Wales
New Zealand to hold national remembrance for terror attack victims

The remembrance would provide an opportunity for people internationally “to come together as one to honour the victims of the terrorist attack”, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The remembrance would provide an opportunity for people internationally “to come together as one to honour the victims of the terrorist attack”, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

24 Mar 2019 - 10:28PM
New Zealand to hold national remembrance for terror attack victims
‘Muslims welcome, racists not’: Christchurch mosques reopen after shooting

At Saturday’s march security was heavy, with dozens of armed police officers and buses parked sideways across city streets to close them off for the rally.

At Saturday’s march security was heavy, with dozens of armed police officers and buses parked sideways across city streets to close them off for the rally.

23 Mar 2019 - 11:18PM
‘Muslims welcome, racists not’: Christchurch mosques reopen after shooting
Why did some Indians celebrate the Christchurch shootings?

Like white nationalists, Hindu nationalists have been scapegoating Muslims as a way to rally their base. An Islamophobia campaign under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone into overdrive

Like white nationalists, Hindu nationalists have been scapegoating Muslims as a way to rally their base. An Islamophobia campaign under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone into overdrive

25 Mar 2019 - 2:42PM
Why did some Indians celebrate the Christchurch shootings?
Opinion | Christchurch shooter: inspired by al-Qaeda?

Links have emerged between the shooter and a Ukrainian ultranationalist, white supremacist paramilitary organisation which draws on ideology, strategy and recruitment tactics that bear the hallmarks of jihadist groups

Links have emerged between the shooter and a Ukrainian ultranationalist, white supremacist paramilitary organisation which draws on ideology, strategy and recruitment tactics that bear the hallmarks of jihadist groups

23 Mar 2019 - 11:15PM
Christchurch shooter: inspired by al-Qaeda?
Police visited Christchurch attacker before granting him gun licence

Police in October 2017 searched the home of Brenton Tarrant and spoke to two of his referees, after which they determined he “met the requirements of the process”.

Police in October 2017 searched the home of Brenton Tarrant and spoke to two of his referees, after which they determined he “met the requirements of the process”.

22 Mar 2019 - 10:44PM
Police visited Christchurch attacker before granting him gun licence
Taiwan’s ties to Pacific allies at stake in Solomon Islands election

President Tsai Ing-wen is touring the region to deepen relations as elections approach in four of the six Pacific island nations aligned with Taipei, and several Solomons politicians question the benefits of retaining ties.

President Tsai Ing-wen is touring the region to deepen relations as elections approach in four of the six Pacific island nations aligned with Taipei, and several Solomons politicians question the benefits of retaining ties.

21 Mar 2019 - 10:44PM
Taiwan’s ties to Pacific allies at stake in Solomon Islands election
New Zealand bans military-style weapons after Christchurch attack

Semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned from April 11, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned from April 11, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

22 Mar 2019 - 5:25PM
New Zealand bans military-style weapons after Christchurch attack
New Zealand to confront Turkish president over massacre video

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s use of the footage has infuriated the government in Wellington, which has been trying to send a message of reconciliation.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s use of the footage has infuriated the government in Wellington, which has been trying to send a message of reconciliation.

21 Mar 2019 - 8:55AM
New Zealand to confront Turkish president over massacre video
Australia to cap number of permanent migrants to 160,000 for next four years
  • To try to steer migrants away from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Canberra is also introducing new skilled-worker visas.
  • To try to steer migrants away from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Canberra is also introducing new skilled-worker visas.
20 Mar 2019 - 10:17PM
Australia to cap number of permanent migrants to 160,000 for next four years