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Exclusive: States abandon federal terrorism ‘clusterf--k’
With Australia’s terror threat level at “probable”, the need for all states and territories to be working with the federal government is greater than ever. But that’s not what’s happening.
The states and territories have taken the unprecedented step of abandoning the Albanese government’s planned counter-terrorism strategy, in favour of figuring it out themselves.
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Midwest and masculinity: The Vance-Walz debate
As much as they would hate to admit it, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fit the definition of “coastal elite”. That’s why they’re both hoping their vice-presidential candidates and running mates will speak to a specific group of voters – the blue collar, working class area of the Midwest.
Today, ABC journalist and host of the Global Roaming podcast Geraldine Doogue, on how the two candidates are using their roots to appeal to voters in very different ways.
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Inside the Coles and Woolworths 'fake' discounts case
There are hundreds of angry posts on social media from citizen journalists who had been archiving Coles and Woolworths' published prices, claiming that the supermarket giants have misled their customers with their “Down Down” and “Prices Dropped” promotions. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has now launched legal action saying what the big two presented as a discounted price was actually the same or higher than the ordinary price that had been charged for months before the increase.
Today, economist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Peter Martin, on the “illusory” discounts and how a Cadbury Caramello Koala helped fuel the outrage.
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A report from the border of Lebanon and Syria
When Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in Beirut over the weekend, Australian journalist Michelle Jasmin Dimasi felt the blast from her apartment. Now, as Israeli airstrikes continue, she is preparing to leave, likely by plane.
But for a million displaced people within Lebanon, that calculation of where to go, and how to get out, is much more complicated.
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How the assassination of Hezbollah’s leader will reshape the Middle East
Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. He led the group for more than 30 years, building it into a powerful political force within Lebanon and the most heavily armed non-state militia in the world.
Today, Middle East correspondent for The Economist Gregg Carlstrom on Hassan Nasrallah’s legacy and what his death means for Lebanon, and for Israel.
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Inside the Greens' interest rate demands
The Reserve Bank should lower interest rates – and if they don’t – the government should make them, according to the Greens. It’s a big demand: something that has never happened before and is unlikely to now, with Labor saying the Greens are “out of control”.
Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on just how independent the Reserve Bank is, and what the Greens are playing at.
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What 'tough on crime' means in Queensland
The Liberal National Party has been in the political wilderness in Queensland for most of the past three decades. But in a month’s time that’s likely to change, after an election campaign fought on youth crime. Yesterday, David Crisafulli announced courts would be able to access young people’s full criminal histories, even after they have turned 18. It’s a move legal experts say is cheap and won’t change rates of offending.
Today, we hear from a survivor of Queensland’s youth justice system about the real reasons young people offend, and what helped her escape the cycle.
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‘Muzzling’ advocates: the Albanese government’s reliance on NDAs
The government is increasingly using non-disclosure agreements as a condition of consultation on reforms, threatening advocates and social welfare groups with imprisonment if orders are breached. It’s a conundrum for the Albanese government, which campaigned in opposition for greater transparency and attacked the Morrison government for its high level of secrecy.
Today, Karen Barlow on the impact these NDAs have on meaningful consultation and how the government justifies its turn towards secrecy.
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