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Suspect in Australia murder arrested in India 4 years later

The prime suspect in the murder of a woman on an Australian beach four years ago has been arrested in New Delhi three weeks after he was targeted with a ($677,000 reward

The Independent UK

Only time will tell if the Nacc will be the ‘big broom’ promised to sweep through our corridors of power

While some still have faith in politics’ ability to self-correct, others hope greater disruption will bring stronger trust

The Guardian - AU

Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle

Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.

AAP

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Taxpayers to fund legal costs of Scott Morrison and other former ministers related to robodebt royal commission

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus has approved expenses for six former Coalition frontbenchers

The Guardian - AU

Youth crime reform on the cards: attorney

The age of criminal responsibility is being reviewed by the nation's attorney-generals, with human rights and law groups long pushing for a raise.

AAP

Whistleblower protection must not be an afterthought – it is the main game of integrity

Australia’s patchwork of whistleblower protection laws has many holes – this week’s developments must be the beginning, not the end, of a changed approach

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Prepared for extra time, the Albanese government looks for a big finish to 2022

The Albanese government hasn’t wasted a moment since assuming office in May, much like the reforming Whitlam government of 50 years ago.

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Labor set for win on anti-corruption body

The government has cleared the decks for a debate and vote on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the lower house, as key senators also back it in.

AAP

Integrity commission sought by Christmas

Australia could have a powerful national anti-corruption commission by Christmas, with the government appealing for bipartisan support.

AAP

Government boosts whistleblower laws

The government will boost whistleblower protections before a federal integrity commission is implemented, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says.

AAP

Labor to boost whistleblower protections in last sitting fortnight of parliamentary year

Exclusive: government will introduce new laws to make ‘immediate improvements’ ahead of fuller review in 2023, attorney general reveals

The Guardian - AU

Ban looms for data breach ransom payments

The federal government is examining whether to ban companies from paying ransoms to hackers should they suffer a data breach.

AAP

New task force to target 'scumbag' hackers following Medibank and Optus cyber attacks

The federal government will form a new permanent joint operation between the Australian Federal Police and the country's cyber spy agency which will target online criminals.

ABC News

Australia unveils joint cyber police taskforce to 'hunt down' hackers

Australia on Saturday formalised a new cyber-policing model in a stepped-up effort to "hunt down" cyber criminal syndicates, following recent hacks impacting millions of Australians.

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National anti-corruption commission to pass by Christmas, despite ongoing concerns from integrity campaigners

The Albanese government's national anti-corruption commission is on track to pass the federal parliament by Christmas, fulfilling a Labor election promise.

ABC News

Mark Dreyfus says the government's anti-corruption commission legislation honours its election commitment 'in both form and substance'. Is that correct?

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the government's National Anti-Corruption Commission bill honours Labor's election promise "in both form and substance". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Guardian - AU

Crossbench signals bid to beef up integrity bill after inquiry recommends Labor’s anti-corruption model

Integrity body likely to be legislated before end of 2022 despite crossbench and Coalition disagreements on some issues

AAP

Fines for federal offences set to increase

The value of fines imposed on people for breaking federal laws will increase from next year, under new legislation introduced to parliament.

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Data breach penalty laws pass lower house

Companies could soon face bigger penalties for data breaches, after new laws passed the lower house.

The Guardian - AU

Mark Dreyfus says AAT has ‘unacceptable’ record on bullying and condemns appointment process

Attorney general says Liberal party should be ‘tarnished forever’ over appointments to administrative appeals tribunal

ABC News

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus seeks meeting with Administrative Appeals Tribunal over bullying and harassment allegations

The attorney-general has sought an urgent meeting with the president of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal after multiple allegations of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison leaks revealed: A leader deciding to ‘up the ante with Beijing’

Cabinet Secretary Mark Dreyfus wrote to Scott Morrison on Monday, expressing concern over apparent “extensive disclosures”.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Twitter bans impersonators; Crown fined $120m; and billionaires polluting the planet

Elon Musk says he is still committed to free speech despite account bans. And Scott Morrison gets a warning from the attorney general

ABC News

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus warns Scott Morrison against disclosing contents of confidential meetings

The federal attorney-general has issued a blunt warning to former prime minister Scott Morrison, reminding him that cabinet and national security meetings from his time in power should remain confidential.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison warned against further cabinet disclosures in letter from attorney general

Mark Dreyfus tables letter to Senate that raises concerns over ‘apparent extensive disclosure of cabinet information’ in book by News Corp journalists

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