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Matthew Doran
Matthew Doran is a political reporter in the ABC’s Parliament House bureau in Canberra, specialising in legal affairs. He joined the ABC’s Adelaide newsroom as a cadet journalist in 2013, before working in the Port Pirie newsroom in regional South Australia. Matthew has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of South Australia, and has won two SA Press Club Awards. Follow him on Twitter @MattDoran91.
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Emergency powers regarding people released from immigration facing High Court challenge
Laws allowing authorities to use ankle bracelets and curfews to monitor 93 people released from immigration detention are now subject to a High Court challenge.
Document reveals snapshot of crimes of immigration detainees implicated by High Court ruling
A document published by the High Court has offered a snapshot of the crimes committed by a cohort in immigration detention now ordered to be released. While some had assaulted children or murdered people, others had no convictions in Australia.
'Blame culture' behind Optus chief's resignation, warns anti-corruption commissioner
Questioning what benefit the resignation of Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin will have, Australia's first national anti-corruption commissioner warns a "blame culture" has led to scapegoating leaders for mistakes, rather than focusing on fixing problems.
Federal government promising greater protections for journalists and whistleblowers
The attorney-general wants protections against prosecution of journalists for publishing classified and secret information written into Commonwealth law.
Ankle bracelets, curfews proposed for people released from immigration detention after High Court ruling
The federal government is proposing the use of ankle bracelets and curfews to monitor 84 people released from immigration detention last week, in emergency legislation rushed into Federal Parliament.
China blamed as major backer behind hacking of Australian companies and infrastructure
More Australians are reporting being targeted by cybercriminals, as the nation's digital spy agency points the finger at China as the major backer of serious hacking of Australian companies and critical infrastructure.
Optus and other telcos to be forced to report to government on how they manage cybersecurity
Fearing that telecommunications companies have been left to manage their own cyber affairs with limited oversight, the home affairs minister imposes new reporting obligations in an attempt to prevent another Optus-style hack.
Albanese's trip to China reignites trade talks with Xi Jinping amidst improving ties
A first in seven years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with President Xi Jinping in China, citing improved relationship with Australia's major trading partner.
Inside the electoral commission's control centre on the eve of an historic vote
A seemingly endless stream of social media posts scroll across a video wall, in a nondescript office building in the heart of Canberra's CBD.
Beijing-owned businesses using Australian law firms to advise on takeovers of critical projects
Australian law firms acting for the Chinese state are simultaneously completing work for the Australian government, raising concerns over sensitive work being done by those firms.
Dating apps threatened with regulation unless they improve safety
Popular online dating platforms are being threatened with greater government regulation unless they lift their standards and improve safety for users.
Calls to reform laws to stop DV survivors walking out with 'absolutely nothing'
Family courts have never formerly acknowledged the financial impacts of abuse when dividing assets. But there are growing calls to better consider the devastating reality.
Former cabinet minister Stuart Robert referred to national corruption body
A parliamentary probe investigating links between former cabinet minister Stuart Robert and a Canberra lobbying firm, and the subsequent awarding of government contracts calls on the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the saga.
Veteran suicides royal commissioner accuses military brass of waiting to return to 'business as usual'
Royal commissioner Nick Kaldas says he has "still not identified any strong evidence" to suggest defence is prioritising the mental health of its people in a sustainable way.
Government abandons plan to dump nuclear waste near Kimba, sparking new hunt for dump site
After a federal court ruling against the government on its proposal to dump nuclear waste near Kimba in South Australia, the government says it will begin again in its search for a waste site.
Mobile blackspot grants to be audited over pork-barrelling claims
The federal government's $40 million Mobile Black Spot Program will be audited by the Commonwealth's spending watchdog, after allegations it was used for pork-barrelling in Labor seats.
US agrees to help Australia build high-tech missile systems at AUSMIN talks
The United States promises to help Australia produce new advanced missile systems and upgrade its northern bases after the two nations hold annual high-level talks in Brisbane.
As Albanese tours NZ with PM Hipkins, he takes a brief aside with nation's next possible leader
Anthony Albanese insists Australia's ties with New Zealand will not suffer if there is a change of government in Wellington, as the man firming to replace incumbent Chris Hipkins talks up his relationship with Australia's prime minister.
Passport-free travel still a year off as Albanese sits down with New Zealand PM Hipkins
Passport-free travel between Australia and New Zealand is still at least a year off, after talks between prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins in Wellington.
Albanese heads across the Tasman, with talks of domestic politics, defence and trade on the table
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will jet into the Kiwi capital Wellington today for defence and economic talks with his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins.
Canadian government and businesses pull advertising from Facebook after company blocks news from feeds
Inspired by Australian laws to make social media giants pay for access to news content, Canada says it is enduring "bullying" tactics from tech companies who oppose the legislation.
Pro-Voice to Parliament lawyer quoted in official No pamphlet furious at inclusion
A constitutional lawyer who supports the Voice to Parliament says he is likely to complain to the electoral commission, after being quoted in official material for the No case.
Europe would be 'cheering' on Australian fighter jets sent to Ukraine, according to NATO host
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to join crucial talks in Lithuania, after $110 million in military and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
Massive law firm hack affected government departments, Australia's new cyber security coordinator confirms
Russian cybercriminals claimed to have posted more than 1 terabyte of stolen data on the dark web in June. The firm's clients include the big four banks and the federal health department.
National anti-corruption commissioner promises to be 'fearless but fair', revealing 44 complaints already received
The National Anti-Corruption Commission commences with a full workload, as people waste no time making referrals, and the commissioner Paul Brereton makes a promise to take every complaint seriously.