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Review into the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code. This follows ASIO’s assessment that the IRGC orchestrated cowardly attacks against Australia’s Jewish community – including the fires at Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney in … Continued

Credit cards and digital wallets under inquiry spotlight

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The practices of credit card companies and digital wallets are set to become the focus of a new parliamentary inquiry. The announcement comes as shoppers gear up for both Christmas and Boxing Day sales. Last year, Australians spent nearly $70bn online, a new record. Year on year this spend has been growing by about 12 percent … Continued

ACF spokespeople available for interview on bushfires and climate/nature risk

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As another dangerous summer begins – with bushfires having already destroyed dozens of houses and one firefighter having been killed – Australian Conservation Foundation spokespeople are available for media analysis on extreme weather. ACF spokespeople can: Discuss the impact of bushfires on nature, threatened species and communities Join the dots between extreme weather, the unstable … Continued

Take a summer vacation at the Australian National Maritime Museum

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19 December – 1 February More Play. More Fun. One Big Summer Festival. With summer upon us, there’s a familiar, seasonal pull towards the water. The air is warmer, the days stretch longer, and the city starts to shimmer with the promise of holidays. This year, the museum captures that feeling, bringing the beach to … Continued

Social Media Ban, UNSW Experts Available for Comment

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The Australian Government’s new restrictions preventing people under 16 from accessing social media platforms will come into effect on 10 December 2025. The changes require platforms to implement age-verification measures and enforce minimum age requirements.  UNSW experts are available to comment and provide context and analysis on the technical, social, economic and policy considerations of … Continued

Class Acts – Education Committee to hear from language and cultural educators

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hear from teachers, school associations, and community language educators on Monday 8 December 2025 as part of its inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said ‘Teachers and lecturers are at the heart of building Australia’s Asia capability. … Continued

Bishop Bradly Billings elected as 11th Archbishop of Adelaide

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MEDIA RELEASE 6 December 2025 Bishop Bradly Billings elected as 11th Archbishop of Adelaide The Anglican Diocese of Adelaide is pleased to announce the election of The Right Reverend Dr Bradly Billings as its 11th Archbishop. Dr Billings, currently an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Melbourne, brings to Adelaide a wealth of experience in … Continued