Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
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24% Bias Score
Dutton attacks Labor MP over antisemitism response after synagogue firebombing
Opposition leader Peter Dutton attacked Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficiently condemning antisemitism following a synagogue firebombing, prompting accusations of political opportunism from the Labor party and a rejection from Burns, who highlighted his continuous efforts supporting his community.
Dutton attacks Labor MP over antisemitism response after synagogue firebombing
Opposition leader Peter Dutton attacked Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficiently condemning antisemitism following a synagogue firebombing, prompting accusations of political opportunism from the Labor party and a rejection from Burns, who highlighted his continuous efforts supporting his community.
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60% Bias Score
Synagogue Attack Spurs Partisan Row, Security Funding
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficient response, while Burns prioritized community unity. The incident prompted increased security funding from both sides, amid strained relations with Israel.
Synagogue Attack Spurs Partisan Row, Security Funding
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficient response, while Burns prioritized community unity. The incident prompted increased security funding from both sides, amid strained relations with Israel.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Launches Counter-Terrorism Task Force After Synagogue Arson
Australia launched a counter-terrorism task force, Abalight, following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on Friday, which police suspect was a terrorist act; this is the third antisemitic attack in Australia this year.
Australia Launches Counter-Terrorism Task Force After Synagogue Arson
Australia launched a counter-terrorism task force, Abalight, following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on Friday, which police suspect was a terrorist act; this is the third antisemitic attack in Australia this year.
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48% Bias Score
Ataque incendiario contra sinagoga en Melbourne investigado como posible acto de terrorismo
La sinagoga Adass Israel en Melbourne fue atacada con un incendio intencional el viernes pasado, lo que provocó que los fieles huyeran durante los servicios nocturnos. La policía está investigando el incidente como un posible acto de terrorismo y busca a tres sospechosos.
Ataque incendiario contra sinagoga en Melbourne investigado como posible acto de terrorismo
La sinagoga Adass Israel en Melbourne fue atacada con un incendio intencional el viernes pasado, lo que provocó que los fieles huyeran durante los servicios nocturnos. La policía está investigando el incidente como un posible acto de terrorismo y busca a tres sospechosos.
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28% Bias Score
CSIRO Report: Renewables Remain Cheapest Electricity Option in Australia
A new CSIRO report confirms that renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale solar and battery storage, remain the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in Australia, contradicting the opposition's plans for nuclear energy.
CSIRO Report: Renewables Remain Cheapest Electricity Option in Australia
A new CSIRO report confirms that renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale solar and battery storage, remain the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in Australia, contradicting the opposition's plans for nuclear energy.
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52% Bias Score
ANZ CEO Resigns Amid Governance Scandal; Matos Appointed
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott resigned after nine years, replaced by Nuno Matos, effective July 3, to manage the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition and address corporate governance concerns stemming from a bond trading scandal and resulting penalties.
ANZ CEO Resigns Amid Governance Scandal; Matos Appointed
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott resigned after nine years, replaced by Nuno Matos, effective July 3, to manage the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition and address corporate governance concerns stemming from a bond trading scandal and resulting penalties.
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48% Bias Score
"Syria: US Withdrawal Fuels Violence, Leaving Australians Stranded in Camps"
"In October 2019, following the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, Turkey threatened invasion, leading to civilian displacement and violence, exemplified by the murder of Kurdish politician Hevrin Khalaf; meanwhile, Australian women and children associated with ISIS remained in dangerous Syrian cam...
"Syria: US Withdrawal Fuels Violence, Leaving Australians Stranded in Camps"
"In October 2019, following the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, Turkey threatened invasion, leading to civilian displacement and violence, exemplified by the murder of Kurdish politician Hevrin Khalaf; meanwhile, Australian women and children associated with ISIS remained in dangerous Syrian cam...
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44% Bias Score
Melbourne Synagogue Arson: Terrorist Investigation Launched
A firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue is being investigated as a terrorist incident, prompting the Australian government to create a new task force against antisemitism and allocate extra funds for Jewish community security, following two similar recent attacks.
Melbourne Synagogue Arson: Terrorist Investigation Launched
A firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue is being investigated as a terrorist incident, prompting the Australian government to create a new task force against antisemitism and allocate extra funds for Jewish community security, following two similar recent attacks.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
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40% Bias Score
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
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44% Bias Score
University of Melbourne to Pay $72 Million to Settle Academic Underpayment Scandal
The University of Melbourne will pay $72 million to settle underpayment claims affecting 25,000 academics between 2014 and 2024, due to unlawful use of performance-based pay benchmarks instead of hourly rates; the Fair Work Ombudsman dropped its legal action after the university agreed to the settle...
University of Melbourne to Pay $72 Million to Settle Academic Underpayment Scandal
The University of Melbourne will pay $72 million to settle underpayment claims affecting 25,000 academics between 2014 and 2024, due to unlawful use of performance-based pay benchmarks instead of hourly rates; the Fair Work Ombudsman dropped its legal action after the university agreed to the settle...
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36% Bias Score