The anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States reminds us once again not only of its tragic consequences, but also of how fragile world politics has become since those events. …
‘Grim’ is Duncan Lewis’s terse assessment of the geopolitical outlook and potential for major conflict in the region. But not hopeless, he hastens to add, even though Australia will have to work much harder—diplomatically, economically …
The beat Anti-maskers clash with police in Victoria In just one day last week, Victoria Police fined 170 people for breaking the state’s lockdown rules. Among them were 18 people who weren’t wearing masks, some …
The beat AFP investigated over use of facial recognition software The ABC has obtained emails indicating that members of the Australian Federal Police tested facial recognition software from American company Clearview AI. It’s unclear whether …
The beat Police checkpoints to enforce Melbourne coronavirus lockdowns Police have set up checkpoints around Melbourne suburbs that are subject to stay-at-home orders over an outbreak of Covid-19. Police will screen those entering and exiting …