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NACC Inspector Ends Two Investigations into Former Commissioner Paul Brereton After Resignation
CANBERRA — The Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has revealed that two advanced investigations into the conduct of former Commissioner Paul Brereton were discontinued following his resignation, concluding that while concerns surrounding his personal conduct warranted investigation, there was little public interest in completing the inquiries once he had left office and systemic issues…
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ACT Federal Electoral Boundaries Finalised: Woden Unified in Bean as AEC Confirms Redistribution
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed the final federal electoral boundaries for the Australian Capital Territory, locking in a series of changes that will reshape representation at the next federal election while leaving one of the Territory’s most debated proposals on the cutting room floor. After months of consultation and public submissions, the AEC…
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Farage Gambles Everything: Reform UK Leader Resigns as MP to Force By-Election in High-Stakes Showdown with the British Establishment
LONDON — In one of the most dramatic political gambles in modern British politics, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as the Member of Parliament for Clacton, voluntarily triggering a by-election that he says will become a referendum on both his own conduct and Britain’s political establishment. The surprise announcement comes just weeks after the…