Ben Roberts-Smith, présenté comme le soldat australien vivant le plus décoré, est inculpé de cinq chefs de meurtre en temps de guerre pour des assassinats présumés de détenus afghans non armés entre 2009 et 2012. Aucune date de procès n'a été fixée.

A professional conduct panel is scrutinising correspondence sent by David Brereton to two students.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has faced scrutiny after internal Microsoft Teams messages were revealed through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The messages, which were part of the NACC's 'Media' Teams chat from May to August, came to light as commissioner Paul Brereton resigned abruptly just one day before he was scheduled to face Senate estimates amid growing questions about his connections to Defence. The FOI request was made by an individual seeking transparency around Brereton's sudden departure, which occurred under heightened scrutiny. The leaked communications included informal discussions between public servants, highlighting how internal workplace conversations can become publicly accessible through FOI processes. The article also touches on the ABC's 7.30 program, which was noted for its foreign policy coverage, with the headline suggesting a 'bias' in its reporting. The Snoop section of Crikey, a media-focused publication, regularly examines such internal communications and media practices. The piece is part of a series of investigative reports by Crikey's media reporter Daanyal Saeed, who has previously covered topics such as NACC investigations, media briefings, and political controversies. The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in public institutions and the role of FOI requests in holding officials accountable. It also underscores the ongoing debate about media bias, particularly in high-profile programs like 7.30, which is known for its in-depth coverage of foreign policy issues. The publication, Crikey, is an independent Australian media outlet that focuses on politics, media, and current affairs, with a commitment to investigative journalism. The report serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between public accountability and the need for private communication within government bodies. The NACC's internal communications, now public, provide insight into the dynamics of a government agency under pressure, particularly as it deals with high-profile resignations and external scrutiny. The ABC's 7.30 program, a flagship current affairs show, has long been a subject of discussion regarding its editorial stance on international issues, and this report adds to that conversation. The article does not provide evidence of actual bias in the 7.30 program but rather highlights the perception of bias that has been raised in the media and political spheres. The publication's focus on such internal communications and media practices aligns with its mission to provide critical analysis of Australia's media landscape. The report also notes that the NACC's internal discussions included references to other topics such as terrorism, books, and political figures, indicating the broad scope of communications within the agency. Overall, the article serves as a case study in the intersection of government transparency, media accountability, and the role of FOI requests in uncovering internal agency dynamics.

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