PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack

PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack

Anthony Albanese will push the Coalition and the Greens to support urgent legislation proposing tougher hate speech laws and gun reform, bringing MPs back to Canberra on Monday in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Recalling parliament two weeks early, the prime minister said hate speech and anti-vilification laws would be considered in the […]

Celebrities arrive for Hollywood ceremony

Celebrities arrive for Hollywood ceremony

Ian Youngsand Steven McIntosh Watch: Stars light up the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes Big names from the worlds of film and TV have been walking down the red carpet for this year’s Golden Globes, one of Hollywood’s leading awards ceremonies, which is taking place in Los Angeles. Getty Images Ariana Grande […]

DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says

DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says

In an extraordinary escalation of a months-long attack on the independence of the Federal Reserve, federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he confirmed in a statement Sunday night. The investigation is related to Powell’s testimony earlier this year about the multi-year renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings, Powell […]

Australia news live: NSW announces new powers to shut down illegal hate preaching venues; 300 buildings lost in Victoria fires | Australia news

Australia news live: NSW announces new powers to shut down illegal hate preaching venues; 300 buildings lost in Victoria fires | Australia news

NSW government announces new powers to crack down on illegal hate preaching venues The Minns government said this morning it will give councils new powers to crack down on illegal hate preaching venues, including allowing utilities to be cut off if operators ignore planning laws and cease-use notices. The government said in a statement the […]