He blew the whistle when no one else did. He should not be facing jail

He blew the whistle when no one else did. He should not be facing jail

Richard Boyle revealed a heavy-handed tax office culture of debt recovery,even where taxpayers were at risk of suicide,or facing domestic violence. He may be jailed for it.

  • byKieran Pender

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Richard Boyle is a hero. So why are we treating him like a criminal?

Richard Boyle is a hero. So why are we treating him like a criminal?

A whistleblower who raised the alarm about poor practices at the ATO now faces prosecution and the prospect of jail. The government must act to save him.

  • byAdele Ferguson
Spy watchdog launches inquiry into former ‘Top Gun’ pilot’s arrest

Spy watchdog launches inquiry into former ‘Top Gun’ pilot’s arrest

The inquiry by the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security will have similar powers to a royal commission,including the ability to compel witnesses and seize documents.

  • byAnthony Galloway
Senator Lidia Thorpe clashes with police at anti-trans rally
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Senator Lidia Thorpe clashes with police at anti-trans rally

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe said she was “pulverised by the police” for trying to tell an anti-trans protester she wasn’t welcome.

  • byAngus Thompson
Albanese’s Voice announcement explained

Albanese’s Voice announcement explained

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed key new details about the proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament on Thursday. Two constitutional experts explain what they mean.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Labor Minister's swipe at Liberal leader
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Labor Minister's swipe at Liberal leader

There were tense scenes in question time when Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus accused Peter Dutton of'shameful'silence for not condemning neo-Nazis who attended a protest in Victoria,with the Liberal leader firing back.

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War crimes investigator tapped to lead first federal corruption watchdog
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War crimes investigator tapped to lead first federal corruption watchdog

NSW Judge Paul Brereton is said to be Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus’ pick to run the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

  • byPaul Sakkal
The seven extra words that could broker a compromise deal and win the referendum

The seven extra words that could broker a compromise deal and win the referendum

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has proposed new constitutional wording for the Voice to parliament in a bid to win over conservatives.

  • byPaul Sakkal andJames Massola
‘Big settlement’ denied as attorney-general drawn into Rugg v Ryan dispute
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‘Big settlement’ denied as attorney-general drawn into Rugg v Ryan dispute

Sally Rugg and Monique Ryan could have settled their case for less than $300,000. Instead,it is headed for a fiercely contested trial in the Federal Court.

  • byChip Le Grand andPaul Sakkal
Dreyfus calls deaths in custody a national shame but fails to back action on royal commission

Dreyfus calls deaths in custody a national shame but fails to back action on royal commission

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus stopped short of backing Aboriginal senator Pat Dodson’s calls for immediate action,saying government work was already under way.

  • byLisa Visentin andJames Massola
MP pushes for new laws to end ‘jobs for mates’ culture

MP pushes for new laws to end ‘jobs for mates’ culture

Independent MP Sophie Scamps says she and integrity experts have drafted a “gold standard” recruitment process that would end the “jobs for mates” culture in federal politics.

  • byLisa Visentin