ASIO’s “Police State” Compulsory Questioning Powers to Be Made Permanent

ASIO’s “Police State” Compulsory Questioning Powers to Be Made Permanent

Legislation set to make ASIO’s “compulsory questioning powers” permanent is before the Senate, after passing the lower house in mid-February 2026. And that it is Labor championing this reform, which will further broaden the scope of the nation’s chief spying agency’s ability to question non-suspects for up to 24 hours, reveals just how far to the right ...
NSW councils demand fuel reservations for garbage runs

NSW councils demand fuel reservations for garbage runs

Local governments in New South Wales have moved swiftly to secure fuel supplies that underpin essential local services, amid major price and availability fluctuations that could threaten service delivery. As states and the Commonwealth contemplate potential market intervention to arrest gouging and gaming by fuel distributors and retailers, councils have
Geoscience Australia launches 10-year strategy

Geoscience Australia launches 10-year strategy

Geoscience Australia will focus on the transition to net zero, economic security, and climate resilience over the next 10 years, according to a strategy document released yesterday. Applied geoscience underpins around $124 billion in economic activity each year, primarily through the resources industry. The strategy, Shaping Our Future: Geoscience Australia

ASIO’s “Police State” Compulsory Questioning Powers to Be Made Permanent

ASIO’s “Police State” Compulsory Questioning Powers to Be Made Permanent
Legislation set to make ASIO’s “compulsory questioning powers” permanent is before the Senate, after passing the lower house in mid-February 2026. And that it is Labor championing this reform, which will further broaden the scope of the nation’s chief spying agency’s ability to question non-suspects for up to 24 hours, reveals just how far to the right ...

NSW councils demand fuel reservations for garbage runs

NSW councils demand fuel reservations for garbage runs
Local governments in New South Wales have moved swiftly to secure fuel supplies that underpin essential local services, amid major price and availability fluctuations that could threaten service delivery. As states and the Commonwealth contemplate potential market intervention to arrest gouging and gaming by fuel distributors and retailers, councils have

Geoscience Australia launches 10-year strategy

Geoscience Australia launches 10-year strategy
Geoscience Australia will focus on the transition to net zero, economic security, and climate resilience over the next 10 years, according to a strategy document released yesterday. Applied geoscience underpins around $124 billion in economic activity each year, primarily through the resources industry. The strategy, Shaping Our Future: Geoscience Australia