Crossbench MPS in the parliament are pushing for stronger legal powers focused on greater oversight when it comes Australian defense equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia’s international human rights obligations.

The Redline legislation is a private-members bill introduced into both the Senate and House of Representations that aims to prohibit defense exports when there is a risk of genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity.

I asked Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie and Teal Independent for McKellar Sophie Scamps why such laws needs to be put in place?

Crossbench MPS in the parliament are pushing for stronger legal powers focused on greater oversight when it comes Australian defense equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia&rsquo;s international human rights obligations.
The Redline legislation is a private-members bill introduced into both the Senate and House of Representations that aims to prohibit defense exports when there is a risk of genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity.
I asked Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie and Teal Independent for McKellar Sophie Scamps why such laws needs to be put in place?

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Independents and Greens argue for greater oversight of defense exports

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A) The Redline legislation package (interviews with Independent MPs Andrew Wilkie and Dr Sophie Scumps)

B) UK facing nationalist push from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

C) Elder abuse more prevalent in more remote areas

D) 70 Years of Television

 

The Wire September 16, 2026
Stories
A) The Redline legislation package (interviews with Independent MPs Andrew Wilkie and Dr Sophie Scumps)
B) UK facing nationalist push from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
C) Elder abuse more prevalent in more remote areas
D) 70 Years of Television
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Leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales recently issued a joint statement, indicating a desire to work towards independence from the United Kingdom. The parties spoke of their commitment to their connections through shared goals of building a stronger economy, energy resources and rebuilding a relationship with the EU.

The path to get there will be complex and look different for each country. The Wire’s Shaun Dourado spoke with Dr. Rob Manwaring, associate professor of political science and public policy at Flinders University. Dr. Rob gives an overview of the situation and starts by discussing the significance of this moment.

Leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales recently issued a joint statement, indicating a desire to work towards independence from the United Kingdom. The parties spoke of their commitment to their connections through shared goals of building a stronger economy, energy resources and rebuilding a relationship with the EU.
The path to get there will be complex and look different for each country. The Wire&rsquo;s Shaun Dourado spoke with Dr. Rob Manwaring, associate professor of political science and public policy at Flinders University. Dr. Rob gives an overview of the situation and starts by discussing the significance of this moment.

Nationalist Leaders Call For Independence From The United Kingdom

This week marks 70 years of Aussie TV. It was on this day in 1956 that Channel Nine
launched its first broadcast to the country, beginning a new era of television in
Australian homes. From the early days of black-and-white television to the huge range of programs and streaming services available today, television has become a major part of Australian
life.
To mark the anniversary, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has been
revisiting some of the programs and moments that became part of Australian
television history.
The Wire’s Thomas Koutis gets Simon Smith, curator of the National Film and Sound
Archive of Australia to look back at how television became part of everyday
Australian life and the shared experiences it created for generations of viewers.

This week marks 70 years of Aussie TV. It was on this day in 1956 that Channel Nine launched its first broadcast to the country, beginning a new era of television in Australian homes.&nbsp;From the early days of black-and-white television to the huge range of programs and&nbsp;streaming services available today, television has become a major part of Australian life. To mark the anniversary, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has been revisiting some of the programs and moments that became part of Australian television history. The Wire&rsquo;s Thomas Koutis gets Simon Smith, curator of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia to look back at how television became part of everyday Australian life and the shared experiences it created for generations of viewers.

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