Morning Mail: following One Nation’s money trail; UK investigates suspected bomb plot; and legal help for NSW sexual assault survivors
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Good morning. In episode three of The Populist podcast, out today, senior correspondent Sarah Martin follows the money to find out why former insiders have accused the party of losing donations and lax financial oversight. Meanwhile, a new programme is being…
According to senior correspondent Sarah Martin, former insiders have accused One Nation of mishandling funds and lacking proper financial oversight. The party's general manager, Kelvin Morton, who was hired to enhance their vetting procedures, allegedly referred to the party's newly-elected MP, David Farley, as an "asshole" shortly before Farley won the Farrer byelection for One Nation in May.
In New South Wales, a new program has been introduced to offer free support to survivors of sexual assault. This initiative aims to assist victim-survivors in navigating the often isolating legal system as they seek justice.
Australia's aging computer systems, which are employed throughout both the government and economy, are at risk of being exploited by AI agents, warns the country's former chief UN cyber negotiator. He acknowledges that there is always a risk involved with such vulnerabilities.
When it comes to the use of AI in educational institutions, Australia faces a dilemma: should it be embraced as a beneficial tool for overwhelmed staff or viewed as a subpar substitution? Meanwhile, the UK government has reconsidered its initial decision to allow AI companies to use copyright-protected material without seeking permission. This change has prompted a warning to Australia regarding similar potential developments.
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