Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare

Solomon Islands warns of ban for foreign journalists for “misinformation”

The office of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had already issued a statement targeting the ABC’s Four Corners program which covered Chinese influence growing in the country. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Solomon Islands government said foreign journalists who are “demeaning” or engage in “racial profiling” will be banned entry. This comes after the government criticised and…

Lachlan Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch has sued independent publisher Crikey for defamation

Lachlan Murdoch has previously launched legal proceedings against Crikey, once in 2020 and last year. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Lachlan Murdoch has filed legal proceedings in the Federal Court, alleging that an article written by Australian independent publication Crickey was defamatory. The CEO of Fox Corporation filed the proceedings yesterday afternoon against Private Media, the owner…

Scott Morrison

PM releases solicitor-general’s advice on Scott Morrison appointments

The solicitor-general said that under section 64 of the constitution, Morrison appointing himself without disclosing it was valid. Source: Nathan Hale, Flickr. The government’s top lawyer found Scott Morrison’s secret ministry appointments legal but “fundamentally undermined” government principles. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the advice he received on the legality of his predecessor’s actions after…