Category : Westminster


Unite to Pay £265k Fine Using Labour Affiliation Money

Unite union will pay a £265,000 fine for breaching a High Court injunction during Birmingham's bin strike using funds previously earmarked for Labour, as general secretary Sharon Graham remains 'very relaxed' about the penalty.

Queensland Reverses Secret Native Title Policy

The Queensland government has reversed a secret policy to contest all new native title claims in court, after a federal court judge demanded an explanation for halted negotiations with Cape York traditional owners.

FCC Chair Carr's Threats Echo Trump's Media Demands

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcaster licenses over 'fake news' reporting on Iran war coverage align with Trump's attacks on press freedom, raising concerns about state-controlled media models.

US-Iran War Costs Billions, Hurts American Citizens

The escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iran have already cost American taxpayers over $12 billion, with funds that could have addressed critical domestic issues like education and homelessness.

SA Donation Ban Raises Lobbyist Influence Concerns

South Australia's new laws banning political donations have experts warning that powerful lobby groups could dominate election discourse, with third-party spending not fully disclosed until after polls close.

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