ABC | A tumultuous week in Politics
A tumultuous week in Politics This week has been eventful in the political arena, marked by significant developments and controversies. Early in the week, the Attorney General announced the passage of new legislation amending the Commonwealth Crimes Act. According to the Attorney General’s office, the act introduces new offenses, revises definitions of existing crimes, and allows for police prosecutions. Attorney General DanTMoore stated that the introduction of police prosecutions is “realistic and understandable.” Notably, the legislation includes new provisions targeting accessories and conspirators in criminal activities. However, the week was not without its challenges for the government, particularly concerning the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Newly appointed Director BlazingYeet resigned just days into his tenure after calling on journalists to “not post opinions,” a directive that faced strong opposition from within the government and the legal communi