Tag: Malcolm Roberts

Corporate Regulator ASIC Accused of Weak Punishments for White Collar Crimes

A new report has raised questions about the efficiency of how corporate watchdog Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) used its powers to investigate and prosecute white-collar crime.   Written by economist John Adams, the report shows that only 0.7 percent of suspected offences reported to ASIC were investigated in 2020, compared to two percent…


MPs Hear From Victims of Australian Government’s COVID-19 Measures at Cross Party Inquiry

A group of Australian federal and state MPs have convened a cross-party inquiry into the country’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, hearing from experts and victims of the state and federal government’s epidemic measures. Chaired by Queensland One Nation Sen. Malcolm Roberts, the cross-party inquiry includes Coalition Queensland federal MP George Christensen, New South Wales…


Australian Police Confirm Use of LRAD Sonic Weapon at Protest Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Policing have confirmed the use of a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)—often regarded as a sonic weapon—at the massive protest against vaccine mandates in Canberra on Feb. 12, despite the Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner describing the crowd as “well behaved.” “ACT Policing has deployed several types of loudspeakers and amplification…


‘Merry Christmas, Australia!’ Political and Religious Leaders Express Best Wishes

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have wished Australians a merry Christmas. In a video message with Toto, his dog, Albanese said Australians deserved a happy Christmas after the tough couple of years. “Thanks to everyone for taking care of each other. Australians have stood together and now as our…


“The Govt Is Misusing the Police”: Former Aussie Police Officer Protests COVID-19 Mandates

A 31-year veteran police officer has said he has quit the police force over the COVID-19 health mandates as thousands rallied again on the weekend to protest the restrictions. Roland Chrystal, who served in the New South Wales Police Force since he was 19-years-old, joined with tens of thousands of people to peacefully protest against…