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‘Pathetic’: Muslim journalists slam ‘rabid’, ‘disgusting’ coverage of Fatima Payman

The Fatima Payman affair has viscerally divided Australian politics. On the one hand, her supporters have branded the newly independent senator a fresh breath of conscience; on the other hand, the Labor faithful have used charming party adjectives to brand her a “rat”. But it’s the displays of ignorance and …
By Daanyal Saeed
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The viral suit guy hits the red carpet for the Midwinter Ball

Last night some of the least fashionable people on the continent (read: journalists and politicians) frocked up for Australian politics’ night of nights: the annual Midwinter Ball in Canberra, described by one staffer as “the Oscars for ugly people”. The occasion gave the rest of us the opportunity to judge …
By Daanyal Saeed
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'I'm not being political': ABC chair criticises Coalition's approach to nuclear policy

ABC chair Kim Williams has criticised the Coalition’s approach to formulating its nuclear energy policy at a panel before making clear he was speaking as an “Australian citizen” not as a representative of the national broadcaster. In footage seen by Crikey, Williams, speaking on a panel at Sydney’s Vivid Festival …
By Daanyal Saeed
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'Wasn't intended to bully': News Corp chair Michael Miller defends coverage of prominent women

News Corp executive chairman Michael Miller fronted the National Press Club this afternoon where he denied his company is responsible for the scourge of trolling and bullying he says should be addressed by greater regulation of the nation’s media sector. In a question to Miller, AAP’s Kat Wong noted that …
By Daanyal Saeed
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'Outrageous and stupid': First major redundancies revealed as News Corp swings axe

News Corp has swung the axe on planned major job cuts as part of a company-wide restructure today, with a number of leadership jobs lost across the company. Instead of the company’s usual practice of major announcements in all-staff meetings known as “town halls”, various newsrooms around the business received …
By Daanyal Saeed
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'Religious privilege': Showdown looming between atheists and church groups over census question

A battle is brewing between Catholic Church leaders and secular groups over the religion question in the Australian census. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently testing whether it would be better to ask “Does the person have a religion?” rather than “What is the person’s religion?”, after 9.8 …
By Amy Fallon
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Nine refuses to deny imminent redundancies across broadcast division

Nine is remaining tight-lipped amid rumours of significant planned redundancies in its broadcast division. Crikey understands dozens of jobs are slated to be lost. A single sentence was all a Nine spokesperson would provide in response to Crikey’s questions about the plans: “As change occurs in the media industry, we …
By Daanyal Saeed
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The budget proves Labor is losing touch with women voters

In the days before Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his third budget, veteran Canberra press gallery journalist Michelle Grattan wrote that as the Albanese government looked to an election next year, “holding up Labor’s female vote will be vital”. She added that women would be a “prime political target” of the …
By Kristine Ziwica
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What's a leak? What's a drop? Australia's scoop doyenne Sam Maiden weighs in ahead of the budget

Early May in Australian politics is budget time, one of the busiest times of year for politicians, staffers and the press gallery alike. As the budget tree maple turns a brilliant red, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers frolics in its fallen leaves, political staffers are under pressure to push their bosses’ …
By Daanyal Saeed
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Calls renew for Australia's corporate religious institutions to pay 'fair share' of tax

There are renewed calls for religious charities to face “a day of financial reckoning” and “pay their fair share of tax”, as the government prepares to table a report in Parliament on Australian philanthropy. The “once-in-a-generation” review, announced just over a year ago as part of the government’s election vow …
By Amy Fallon
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'Caught the department by surprise': Emails reveal Albanese made anti-doxxing call without advice

In February, following the publication of the personal details of members of a WhatsApp group of almost 600 Jewish creatives, journalists and academics, the prime minister signalled changes to doxxing laws in a strongly worded interview with 2GB’s Chris O’Keefe. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the publication of the members’ …
By Daanyal Saeed
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Dutton, read a book — the right to disconnect will help women

The Albanese government’s third round of industrial relations reforms passed last week, including a “right to disconnect”, prompted some big feelings from employer organisations and the opposition. The new right simply means employers will now be prevented from punishing employees who refuse to answer “unreasonable” calls and emails outside of …
By Kristine Ziwica
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Exclusive: Guardian Australia appoints Karen Middleton as political editor

Guardian Australia has appointed The Saturday Paper’s Karen Middleton as its new political editor, replacing the outgoing Katharine Murphy. Middleton, who is currently the chief political correspondent at The Saturday Paper, joins after a decorated career spanning over three decades in the press gallery. Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor said …
By Daanyal Saeed
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New Nine boss once defended a man's sexual relationship with a minor

Last week, Nine appointed former Daily Mail and Fox Sports boss Luke McIlveen executive editor of its metropolitan mastheads, replacing Tory Maguire, who was promoted to be head of publishing. McIlveen’s appointment reportedly raised eyebrows among some staff, with concerns about the potential cultural clash considering his previous jobs with …
By Daanyal Saeed
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Women left feeling 'betrayed' and 'devastated' by NDIS review

Leaders in the disability sector say the process surrounding the National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS) review, released last week, “bled dry” experts in the women’s sector, who have long advocated for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to develop a gender equality strategy. They’ve now been left feeling “betrayed” and …
By Kristine Ziwica
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I started the year writing about women being murdered. Nothing has changed

Despair and frustration characterised this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Saturday, and are casting a shadow over the following 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Having worked in the women’s safety sector and reported on this issue as a journalist for more than …
By Kristine Ziwica
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Which Australian journalists and politicians have gone on trips to Israel and Palestine?

The following story is a running list of journalists and politicians who have taken part in organised tours to the Middle East on the dime of lobby groups or governments, or at their own expense. It was last updated on March 21, 2024. For decades, Israeli advocacy groups have sent …
By Daanyal Saeed
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