135 arrests under Jack's Law in Far North QLD
Queensland police have made 135 arrests and seized 32 weapons in a major Far North operation using Jack's Law wanding powers. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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Queensland Councils Split Over Mayoral Power Plan
A controversial state government proposal to grant Queensland mayors more authority, including hiring and firing CEOs, has sparked a fierce rift among local councils. Discover the details of the plan and the heated debate.
Parliament recalled to debate new hate speech laws
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
Judge declares Cairns police search unlawful
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
WA Knife Wanding Seizes 228 Weapons, Charges 1000+
Western Australia's new knife wanding laws have removed 228 dangerous weapons from streets and led to over 1000 charges in just three months. See the full impact of the crackdown.
Ex-US intel chief: Bondi attack exposes Australian agency failures
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Court ruling on union delegates sparks industry fury
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
Expanded police search powers for Geelong areas
Victoria Police granted new powers to stop and search without warrant in Geelong CBD, Corio, and Waurn Ponds to combat knife crime and public violence. The 12-month order starts April 26.
SA Police Get New Missing Persons Search Powers
South Australian police gain stronger search powers for high-risk missing persons cases. New legislation allows entry without consent when vulnerable lives are at stake.
Court: Man unlawfully detained in unit BBQ area
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
WA Government's 'Stealth' Housing Plan Angers Councils
The WA Government bypasses local councils with new housing approval powers, sparking outrage from local governments and planning experts. Learn how this affects communities.
Property Council: Strip Councils of Planning Powers
The Property Council urges the WA Government to take planning powers from councils blocking housing development, citing the worsening housing crisis. Read the full story.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
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