Sydney man jailed for 3.5 years over fake defence reports prepared for Chinese spies 10. September 2026 (08:22) Alexander Csergo sentenced over reckless foreign interference after preparing documents for duo who approached him on LinkedInGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA seemingly innocuous message on a social media platform has snowballed into a Sydney man being jailed for foreign interference.Alexander Csergo, 58, was jailed for three years and six months on Thursday, after being found guilty by a jury in March of helping Chinese spies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor friends of Palestine criticise Australia’s decision not to join sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank 10. September 2026 (08:14) Australia declined to join move by UK, Canada and France in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements Labor party members have criticised the federal government for not following the UK, Canada and France in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, urging Penny Wong to mount a stronger response to violence against Palestinians.The Labor Friends of Palestine group wrote to the foreign minister on Wednesday, calling for Australia to join a coordinated approach with allied countries, in line with changes to the party’s national platform agreed in July. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Wall Street Journal publisher convicted in Hong Kong of deterring reporter from union role 10. September 2026 (07:57) Dow Jones convicted of one count of deterring Selina Cheng from role at Hong Kong Journalist Association but cleared of second chargeA Hong Kong court has convicted the publisher of the Wall Street Journal of deterring a reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that raised concerns about press freedom in the city.The newspaper dismissed Selina Cheng just weeks after she was appointed chair of the Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA) in 2024. She was told at the time her termination was officially due to restructuring. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns 10. September 2026 (07:37) News outlets raise alarm after being barred from media events and condemn offensive comments made by party director James AshbyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse its ban on select media outlets from press conferences amid warnings the party is practising censorship and actively avoiding public scrutiny.On Tuesday both outlets were asked to leave a One Nation press conference in Victoria. During the event, the state’s party leader, Warren Pickering, admitted to illegal drug use and drink driving.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
