December 2024
‘Mark of shame’: Jewish groups lash PM over latest UN Israel vote
Australia has joined an overwhelming international majority demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in a fresh split with the US and Israel.
November 2024
‘Ignorant’: Former spy boss hits Liberals over Bali Nine criticism
Dennis Richardson says the AFP’s controversial role in the arrest of the Bali Nine needs to be considered.
‘Don’t hit the panic button on Rudd’ if Trump wins
Recalling Kevin Rudd from Washington because of his past criticism of Donald Trump would be rash, said Dennis Richardson, Australia’s former ambassador to the US.
May 2023
A man of quiet wisdom who bore witness to Australia’s foreign policy
Part of the now famous class of 1969 intake into the then Department of External Affairs, few have exhibited Allan Gyngell’s rare combination of searing analytical insight, historical depth and graciousness.
February 2022
War on securocrats is a final descent into policy madness
The Coalition has doubled down in its attacks on current and former security mandarins to make its point.
Leon Pratt’s bar mitzvah draws power crowd
Two hundred of Melbourne’s most influential people gathered at Raheen Estate on Saturday afternoon.
September 2021
How 9/11 transformed the security services
Since the September 11 terror attacks, police and spy agencies have been given new resources and powers to keep Australians safe, but critics say they could go too far.
January 2021
Australia's escalating regulatory risks
It is possible there will be a repeat of the Probuild and Worley situations with FIRB approval for the QCLNG Common Facilities deal being followed by a private conversation that sees the deal withdrawn.
December 2020
Biggest overhaul of spy powers for 40 years
Amid tensions with China, the government will allow ASIO to spy on Australians working for foreign powers and update telecommunications intercept laws.
September 2020
Penny Williams replaces Gary Quinlan in Jakarta
The Morrison government will shortly appoint Penny Williams as Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia.
China says journo rescue 'violated judicial sovereignty'
China has denied intimidation of Australian journalists was payback for ASIO raids on Chinese journalists.
December 2019
Labor divided over attempt to block Shearer
Bill Shorten, had he won the election, was considering Andrew Shearer as the replacement for ONI director-general Nick Warner.
Morrison government launches review of foreign aid priorities
Former Foreign Affairs and ASIO boss Dennis Richardson will lead a review of Australia's international development policy.