Corruption investigation into Walter Sofronoff commences Australian Capital Territory Sofronoff’s objectivity came into question when it was revealed he leaked information to right-wing columnist Janet Albrechtson.
Premium Columnists Ministerial staff code of conduct performs cameo in Higgins judgment April 26, 2024 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks It’s unfortunate the ministerial staff code of conduct doesn’t even go as far as legislation and probably never will, but that’s politics for you.
Premium Columnists Legal system delivers collateral vindication for Brittany Higgins — at a steep price April 17, 2024 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Brittany Higgins’ vindication is only the result of a powerful media company becoming involved in the vortex of litigation that resulted from her claims.
Can leaking data be abusive? August 11, 2023 By Cam Wilson Communications & Technology All of us should pause and reflect on whether we’ve all considered the tactical data leaking risks of the technology that we’ve adopted.
Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour August 8, 2023 By AAP Australian Capital Territory Shane Drumgold was right to proceed against Bruce Lehrmann based on the information available, an inquiry case has found.
Kate Jenkins has made Australian workplaces safer for women, ministers say April 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Mark Dreyfus and Katy Gallagher have issued a joint statement to mark the end of Jenkins’ seven-year term as sex discrimination commissioner.
Retired judge Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial February 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead the inquiry into the aborted trial of Bruce Lehrmann.
PSst! Forecasting the future and surviving the public furore December 8, 2022 By The Mandarin Federal The full moon is in Gemini, robodebt commission train wreck, a treasure in the APS crown, Canberra’s nasty criminal trial that wasn’t.
The criminal justice system fails complainants like Brittany Higgins every day, everywhere December 6, 2022 By Michael Bradley Editors' Picks Since brave women have stepped forward, the rate of reporting sexual assault has skyrocketed. The rate of prosecution, however, has not.
The blurred lines and accountability-free zone of defence spending October 21, 2022 By David Hardaker Defence Australian defence procurement has been a honeypot of billions of dollars, a major lure for international defence contractors. But accountability and transparency are thin on the ground.
