The prime minister formally recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but said Australia would not move its embassy until a peace settlement is reached.
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Letter 85: The Fight for and Against Australian Secrecy
This week’s Australia Letter would like to tell you more, a lot more, but it can’t.
News Analysis: Australian Gag Order Stokes Global Debate on Secrecy
When a local judge placed a gag order on a high-profile criminal case, it muzzled journalists and publishers around the world from reporting on a subject of international interest.
Pope Expels Two Cardinals Implicated in Sex Abuse From His Council
One of the cardinals is George Pell of Australia, who has been facing charges of sexual abuse in legal proceedings subject to a gag order in his country.
How ‘Subtle Asian Traits’ Became a Global Hit
A group of Asian-Australian students started a Facebook group to share jokes and memes about their experiences. Now, it has nearly a million followers all over the world.
Thai Court Holds Bahraini Soccer Star Who Escaped Persecution
The Bahraini man, Hakeem al-Araibi, had been granted refugee status in Australia, but was detained in Thailand after a request from his home country to extradite him.
Australia’s Migrant Camps Are ‘Crime Against Humanity,’ Lawsuit Claims
More than 1,000 migrants held in offshore detention centers said the government had abrogated its “duty of care,” as required by international law.
Letter 84: Reconciliation and Why ‘When in Doubt, Go’ Makes for Better Journalism
This week’s Australia Letter reveals the back story to a dispatch from a small town where a battle over a “massacre” monument has stirred hatred, division… and peace.
Arrest Shakes Huawei as Global Skepticism of Its Business Grows
Britain, New Zealand, Australia and other countries have grown increasingly worried about potential security risks related to the Chinese telecom giant.
Australian Government Passes Contentious Encryption Law
The law, opposed by privacy advocates, requires tech companies to provide law enforcement and security agencies with access to encrypted communications.