Social media laws could give platforms the power to decide “what is true”

A bill proposed by the Albanese government could give social media companies the power to decide “what is true and what is false,” warned Liberal Senator James Paterson. The government's proposed anti-disinformation laws are part of a broader package of bills targeting social media companies that are due to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, … Read more

The true extent of the killings is revealed in an investigation into domestic violence

A comprehensive study found that nearly a third of all homicides over more than two decades were caused by domestic violence, highlighting the extent of this growing scourge. The comprehensive NSW report also found that more than half of these killings were attacks on current or former partners, as governments grapple with how best to … Read more