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Evelyn Manfield
Evelyn is a political reporter in the ABC's Parliament House bureau in Canberra. She has previously worked in the ABC's Darwin, Adelaide and Perth newsrooms. In 2020, she was an ABC News cadet. Evelyn has also worked for Behind the News. You can email her at Manfield.Evelyn@abc.net.au
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New strategy reveals how the government plans to tackle growing cyber crime
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
A ransomware playbook for small businesses and attracting migrants with cyber expertise are some of the ways Australia will look to bolster its cybersecurity, according to a new federal government plan.
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Commonwealth settles with asylum seeker over PTSD-triggered handcuff refusal that led to missed medical attention
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The Commonwealth and its security contractor, Serco, have settled a three-year legal battle with an asylum seeker over his treatment in Australian immigration detention.
UN official says 'amnesia and myopia' present in international response to war
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The international community is "epically failing" in its response to the Israel-Gaza war as innocent civilians continue to die, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories tells the National Press Club in Canberra.
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Turnbulls tell National Press Club to give Albanese's housing fund two years
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The federal government should not be afraid to reassess its signature housing policy, if it is not helping to address the housing crisis in two years' time, Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull tell the National Press Club.
'Disgruntled employees' targeted by foreign spies on dark web, as insider threats become major security focus
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
Releasing the government's first review into Australia critical infrastructure networks, the home affairs minister says insider threats in hospitals, energy facilities and other essential networks have become one of the greatest threats to Australia's national security.
Australia abstains 'with disappointment' from UN resolution on Israel-Hamas truce
Australia's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations said the resolution did not recognise Hamas as the perpetrator of the October 7 attack on Israel.
Security fears for Australians abroad if Israel-Gaza war deteriorates further
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
Just 500 of the more than 15,000 Australians believed to be in Lebanon have registered with the federal government, as officials continue to urge people to get on commercial flights and leave the country as soon as possible.
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How a legal loophole clogged courts and almost broke Australia's asylum seeker system
By political reporters Evelyn Manfield and Tom Lowrey
Lost hope and lives on hold — a flaw in Australia's asylum system allowed "bad actors" to exploit a legal loophole, and it's done more damage to asylum seekers searching for a better life.
Peter Greste wants a Media Freedom Act, but doubts Australians can be convinced
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
An Australian journalist who spent 400 days imprisoned in an Egyptian jail on terrorism charges is calling for media freedom to be enshrined in Australia's constitution — but concedes it's unlikely to ever eventuate.
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'False' asylum applicants staying up to 11 years on temporary visas before cases resolved
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The federal government is overhauling the protection visa system, saying people traffickers and false claims have "clogged" the system, leaving refugees waiting for longer.
'Time wasting': Transport minister rebuffs request to front airlines inquiry
By political reporters Stephanie Borys, Evelyn Manfield and Jake Evans
The transport minister says a request for her to front an inquiry examining the decision to reject Qatar Airways from expanding its services in Australia is a political stunt, and a waste of her time.
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Dreaming of a European summer next year? Bad news, the flights could still cost more
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The cost of flights between Australia and Europe will stay high until the end of 2024, when they are expected to drop in price to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the boss of Flight Centre.
'Just stinks': Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
The Australian Electoral Commission has said ticks would likely be counted as Yes votes, while a cross would likely not be counted, a decision that has attracted the ire of the federal Coalition.
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Voice referendum date to be announced in South Australia next Wednesday
By political reporter Evelyn Manfield
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will formally announce the date of the Voice to Parliament referendum next Wednesday in South Australia, which could prove a key battleground state in the referendum campaign.
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Number of Australians aged 85 and over set to triple in 40 years
The report outlines that over the next 40 years, Australia's population will age, due to low fertility and increased life expectancies.
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NDIS and defence among main federal government spending pressures in next 40 years
Health, NDIS and defence among five areas set to account for half of government spend by 2063.
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National cabinet meets to discuss housing problems, with government's key policy stuck in the Senate
Boosting housing supply and reforming planning and zoning laws will be high on the agenda when national cabinet meets in Brisbane today, but the Greens are underwhelmed with renting measures that are already in place across most of the country.
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Ali was offered redundancy each time after having children. Research shows this is common
A new survey involving hundreds of Australian parents finds workplaces aren't communicating with staff while on parental leave, and are changing their jobs without consultation.
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NT sets date for changing age of criminal responsibility, but advocates call for more changes
Changes to the criminal responsibility age in the Northern Territory will take effect on August 1, eight months after legislation passed the NT's parliament.
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Spinal surgery delay sparks call for overhaul of motor accident compensation scheme
A 2017 car crash on a Darwin highway turned Alison Dodge's life upside down. She says delays getting compensation have made her injury worse.
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'I had my hands on his horn': Buffalo attack leaves man in hospital
A man is recovering in the Royal Darwin Hospital after coming "eyeball to eyeball" with a wild buffalo in a remote part of the territory.
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It's been 130 years since the NT's first execution. Now there's finally been a 'recognition of culture'
An Aboriginal-Irish man became the first person in the Northern Territory to be executed in 1893. To mark the anniversary of his hanging, a smoking ceremony was held at Darwin's old Fannie Bay Gaol.
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One in five NT road deaths are pedestrians. Police say there is no 'silver bullet' solution
The Northern Territory has the worst rate of pedestrian deaths anywhere in Australia. Experts agree more must be done to address the issue.
'If you've got a spare bedroom, you can turn it into tax-free income': More Australians hosting international students
As international students struggle to find accommodation, more Australians than ever before are renting out their spare bedrooms — and it's helping pay the bills.
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As e-scooter tech rapidly advances, this capital city is reviewing the role they play in transport
The City of Darwin wants to improve infrastructure, including adding more bike lines, electric charging stations, and e-scooter parking spots across the city to make it easier for people to use e-scooters to commute.