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Month: September 2022

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Crossbenchers seek assurances as anti-corruption bill is introduced this week

September 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Crossbenchers have issued a list of demands on the anti-corruption commission and say they “won’t be rushed” to a vote, ahead of the much-anticipated legislation being introduced into parliament this week. The government aims to have the commission – one ... <a title="Crossbenchers seek assurances as anti-corruption bill is introduced this week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/26/crossbenchers-seek-assurances-as-anti-corruption-bill-is-introduced-this-week-191328/" aria-label="Read more about Crossbenchers seek assurances as anti-corruption bill is introduced this week">Read more</a>

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Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia?

September 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elenie Poulos, Honorary Postdoctoral Associate, Macquarie University Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images The ABC recently reported on the “infiltration” of Liberal Party branches in regional Victoria by Pentecostals, on a mission to influence Liberal Party positions on so-called morality issues such as abortion and LGBTIQ+ rights. This isn’t a ... <a title="Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/26/did-the-morrison-government-change-the-relationship-between-religion-and-politics-in-australia-190650/" aria-label="Read more about Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia?">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral; integrity legislation to go to parliament

September 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. While the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and a memorial service in Canberra dominated the news this week, Vladamir Putin’s partial ... <a title="VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral; integrity legislation to go to parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/25/video-albanese-to-attend-abe-funeral-integrity-legislation-to-go-to-parliament-191257/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral; integrity legislation to go to parliament">Read more</a>

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Fate of Papua’s Governor Enembe – the ‘son of Koteka’ – lies in balance amid allegations

September 24, 2022

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Alleged corruption involving Governor Lukas Enembe has dominated both Papuan and Indonesian media outlets and social media groups over the past two weeks. The Indonesian media is rife with allegations and accusations against the governor who is  suspected of spending of billions in rupiahs. These media storms are sparked by ... <a title="Fate of Papua’s Governor Enembe – the ‘son of Koteka’ – lies in balance amid allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/24/fate-of-papuas-governor-enembe-the-son-of-koteka-lies-in-balance-amid-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Fate of Papua’s Governor Enembe – the ‘son of Koteka’ – lies in balance amid allegations">Read more</a>

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5 suspects arrested as probe continues into killing of PNG Ports chief

September 24, 2022

By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea police have arrested five men in Goroka over their alleged involvement in the killing of PNG Ports managing director Fego Kiniafa. Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Michael Welly said the men were in police custody and were now being questioned over the slaying of Kiniafa on ... <a title="5 suspects arrested as probe continues into killing of PNG Ports chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/24/5-suspects-arrested-as-probe-continues-into-killing-of-png-ports-chief/" aria-label="Read more about 5 suspects arrested as probe continues into killing of PNG Ports chief">Read more</a>

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Tunoa – house arrest – on Tokelau family ends after more than a year

September 24, 2022

RNZ Pacific The Taupulega, or council, on the Tokelau atoll of Nukunonu, has lifted a house arrest order on a family which had refused to get vaccinated against covid-19. The family was placed under tunoa in August 2021. A council meeting on Wednesday told family member Mahelino Patelesio that the tunoa was being lifted. However, ... <a title="Tunoa – house arrest – on Tokelau family ends after more than a year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/24/tunoa-house-arrest-on-tokelau-family-ends-after-more-than-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Tunoa – house arrest – on Tokelau family ends after more than a year">Read more</a>

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Michael Field: Freedom at midday – stories from Facebook prison

September 24, 2022

COMMENTARY: By Michael Field Just the other day a robot guard came along a corridor in a special digital prison, consulted his flatscreen embedded on its wrist and then pressed his thumb on a door, which sprang open. For the fourth time, I was being released from Facebook prison having served a term of imprisonment ... <a title="Michael Field: Freedom at midday – stories from Facebook prison" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/24/michael-field-freedom-at-midday-stories-from-facebook-prison/" aria-label="Read more about Michael Field: Freedom at midday – stories from Facebook prison">Read more</a>

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$100m apartment complex coming to Manukau – but you’ll have to be 55 to get in

September 24, 2022

By Stephen Forbes of Local Government Reporting A new $100 million apartment complex is coming to Manukau — Auckland’s heart of Pacific communities. But you’ll have to be aged at least 55 to get in. Kāinga Ora is expected to start construction of the 123 apartments in Osterley Way in March. The 16-storey tower will ... <a title="$100m apartment complex coming to Manukau – but you’ll have to be 55 to get in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/24/100m-apartment-complex-coming-to-manukau-but-youll-have-to-be-55-to-get-in/" aria-label="Read more about $100m apartment complex coming to Manukau – but you’ll have to be 55 to get in">Read more</a>

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How not to tell customers their data is at risk: the perils of the Optus approach

September 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edwina Luck, Senior Lecturer QUT Business School, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Queensland University of Technology Optus fears data on up to 9.8 million of its customers has been accessed in a sophisticated cyberattack – including, for some customers, passport and drivers licence details, as well as ... <a title="How not to tell customers their data is at risk: the perils of the Optus approach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/23/how-not-to-tell-customers-their-data-is-at-risk-the-perils-of-the-optus-approach-191258/" aria-label="Read more about How not to tell customers their data is at risk: the perils of the Optus approach">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral next week; integrity legislation to go to parliament

September 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. While the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and a memorial service in Canberra dominated the news this week, Vladamir Putin’s partial ... <a title="VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral next week; integrity legislation to go to parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/23/video-albanese-to-attend-abe-funeral-next-week-integrity-legislation-to-go-to-parliament-191257/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Albanese to attend Abe funeral next week; integrity legislation to go to parliament">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite

September 23, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite The New Zealand Herald has released the results of its annual “Mood of the Boardroom” survey today. Should we care what businesses think of politics, the economy and society? There’s a good argument that we should be more concerned with the “Mood ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-political-mood-of-the-business-elite/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite">Read more</a>

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‘No body, no parole’ laws could be disastrous for the wrongfully convicted

September 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jarryd Bartle, Associate Lecturer, RMIT University The New South Wales government is set to introduce new “no body, no parole” laws, which will deny parole for homicide offenders who refuse to provide information or assistance to locate their victim’s remains. This follows Chris Dawson’s murder conviction of ... <a title="‘No body, no parole’ laws could be disastrous for the wrongfully convicted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/23/no-body-no-parole-laws-could-be-disastrous-for-the-wrongfully-convicted-191083/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No body, no parole’ laws could be disastrous for the wrongfully convicted">Read more</a>