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Law reform urged in report on political corruption in New Zealand

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A report on corruption in New Zealand released on Sunday questioned the transparency of the nation’s political system, recommending proactive changes to lobbying regulation, political donations and legislation governing public access to official information.

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Google and Facebook oppose proposed Australian law requiring them to pay news media companies

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The Australian government introduced the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code in December 2020 after more than three years of extensive public consultation in order to “address the bargaining power imbalance between news media businesses and digital platforms.”

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Australia corruption watchdog calls for audit of public sector staff following investigation

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An Australian corruption watchdog urged the Northern Territory (NT) government on Thursday to audit personnel records of public officers with certain role qualifications. The move follows findings of corruption within the recruitment processes in the public sector.

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Australia unveils plan to stop violence against women and children

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The Australian government Sunday released the “National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032,” (National Plan) outlining steps to end these forms of violence within one generation. All Australian governments are united in their commitment to addressing the unacceptable rates of violence in our communities.

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Corruption watchdog raises concerns over Western Australia Labor Party’s use of electorate officers

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The Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia reported on Monday that Western Australia Labor Party Members of Parliament electorate offices risked serious misconduct through publicly funded electorate officers engaging in political campaigning activities.

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Australia must prioritize legal aid funding in 2024-2025 budget: Law Council of Australia

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The Law Council of Australia called for the legislature to prioritize increased funding for legal assistance services in upcoming budget deliberations. The government uses this budget to provide ongoing support to Australians and to establish a solid foundation for a more robust, inclusive and sustainable economy.

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Report shows Australia employers are above target gender pay gap range

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The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published its first gender pay gap report Tuesday, releasing data on nearly 5,000 private sector employers in Australia. According to WGEA, its report is designed to highlight such concerns, as it publicizes the variation in the gender pay gap across different industries.