Stories from Australia

The leader of the One Nation party has apologized for a scuffle.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson apologized to James Patterson via Sky News following a physical scuffle involving a One Nation volunteer. One Nation chief of staff James Ashby later clarified he does not condone aggressive behavior but suggested Patterson provoked the incident. Witnesses provided conflicting accounts regarding whether a volunteer snatched a mobile phone from Patterson's hand. The incident has drawn mixed feedback regarding the conduct of both parties. The event was broadcast live on TV to millions of South Koreans and he was flanked by 30 company executives.

Young Australians of European descent have used racist slogans to claim the country belongs to all Australians rather than just Indigenous people. The polemic has received support on the internet.

UNSW economist Professor Richard Holden stated that declining productivity in Australia is costing every citizen approximately $11,000 per year. Holden released a paper today urging changes to address the issue.

Australia's financial crimes watchdog, Oztrack, is preparing to widen its investigations beyond the banking sector. The agency intends to crack down on money laundering within the accountancy, legal, and real estate sectors.

Liberal Senator James Patterson and a One Nation volunteer were caught on camera in a physical scuffle at a polling booth. The incident occurred ahead of the upcoming by-election for the New South Wales seat of Farah this weekend.

Ecocycle, a battery collection company, is facing allegations of dumping, stockpiling, or burning millions of batteries instead of recycling them. The company operates collection points at major retailers including Coles.

A gun club official warned police that the existing system of firearms regulation in Australia is flawed. The official stated that lone actor extremists may not be reported to police under the current system.

Daryl Mitchell, Luke Drummond, and Tamara McLean pled guilty to threatening to kill and depriving of liberty at the Cairns District Court. The defendants were involved in an ambush of five space-based engineers at a remote bush camp in Queensland.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is being positioned to lead the Liberal Party's organizational wing. He has the support of opposition leader Angus Taylor. Backers hope Abbott can help the party regain influence.