Politics
PM concedes community protection board failed to protect the community
Albanese said the decision to waive the requirement for a former detainee – now accused of a violent assault – to wear an ankle bracelet was the wrong one.
- by Olivia Ireland and Angus Thompson
Exclusive
Domestic violence
How police could spot red flags for violent men who fly under the radar
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion & Perspectives
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
The more I heard the discourse around respect and violence, the more it reminded me of being told that it was up to all Muslims to own the problem of terrorism and solve it.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
‘Community safety is our priority,’ the government says. Tell that to Ninette Simons
The Albanese government wanted the alleged basher of Ninette Simons to remain behind bars, but it cannot escape the political fallout from the fact he was set free.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
The narratives cloaking ‘weak’ Albanese and ‘nasty’ Dutton are setting like cement
Sensible women and men have had more than enough. They also have plenty of alternatives come the next election if they still feel that the current crop of national leaders is failing them.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Federal
PM concedes community protection board failed to protect the community
Albanese said the decision to waive the requirement for a former detainee – now accused of a violent assault – to wear an ankle bracelet was the wrong one.
- by Olivia Ireland and Angus Thompson
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
Queensland
Analysis
Government
Labor’s latest retreat on youth justice is a sign of a broader problem
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
The two key fixes for renters not included in Qld’s fresh reform round
- by Matt Dennien
New South Wales
Exclusive
Domestic violence
Women forced to live in tents, sleep in car parks to escape violence
- by Alexandra Smith, Michael McGowan and Perry Duffin
Victoria
Exclusive
Cybersecurity
Family violence and sex assault victims exposed in Monash Health data breach
- by Kieran Rooney
Exclusive
Electric vehicles
Surveyors warn EV chargers in old apartment buildings should have fire safety approval
- by Rachel Eddie and Kieran Rooney
Opinion
Domestic violence
Jacinta Allan needs to do more than walk the protest walk on violence against women
- by Annika Smethurst