More Police Raids As War On Journalism Escalates Worldwide

RP from QRes#8549

The Australian Federal Police have conducted two raids on journalists and seized documents in purportedly unrelated incidents in the span of just two days.

Yesterday the AFP raided the home of News Corp Australia journalist Annika Smethurst, seeking information related to her investigative report last year which exposed the fact that the Australian government has been discussing the possibility of giving itself unprecedented powers to spy on its own citizens. Today they raided the Sydney headquarters of the Australian Broadcasting Corp, seizing information related to a 2017 investigative report on possible war crimes committed by Australian forces in Afghanistan.

In a third, also ostensibly unrelated incident, another Australian reporter disclosed yesterday that the Department of Home Affairs has initiated an investigation of his reporting on a story about asylum seeker boats which could lead to an AFP criminal case, saying he’s being pressured to disclose his source.

AFP: I’m still staggered by the power of this warrant. It allows the AFP to “add, copy, delete or alter” material in the ABC’s computers. All Australians, please think about that: as of this moment, the AFP has the power to delete material in the ABC’s computers. Australia 2019.

— John Lyons (@TheLyonsDen) June 5, 2019

https://www.activistpost.com/2019/06/more-police-raids-as-war-on-journalism-escalates-worldwide.html

Citizens Disobey New Zealand Gun Ban, Only 530 of 300,000 People Turned Guns In

RP from QRes#8549

After New Zealand banned people from having guns in reaction to the terrible shooting in March, almost everyone is refusing to obey the law.

In March, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the “first tranche” in a number of moves to restrict the rights of New Zealand citizens to protect themselves with firearms. This move was in direct response to the horrific murders that unfolded on March 15. Coincidentally, this is the exact move the terrorist who carried out these attacks had hoped for and predicted. The good news is, however, that most citizens are refusing to turn in their guns.

The terrorist who murdered 50 people earlier this year was engaging in a classic propaganda of the deed in which he predicted—accurately—that his murder would spark the restriction of gun rights. Lawmakers took his bait.

“On 15 March, our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too,” said Ardern as she carried out the will of this terrorist. “We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place.”

“What we’re banning today are the things used in last Friday’s attack,” she said, adding: “It’s about all of us, it’s in the national interest and it’s about safety.”

According to a new report from the NZ Herald, however, the citizens feel “safer” by holding on to their guns.

https://thefreethoughtproject.com/after-new-zealand-banned-guns-only-530-of-300000-people-turned-them-in/

BREAKING: Armed Offenders Squad Responding to Reports of Gun Fire in Christchurch, New Zealand

The Armed Offenders Squad is reportedly responding to reports of gun fire in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Officers in Christchurch, the site of two mosque shootings that left 51 people dead, say that they are responding to reports of gun fire, but did not give any further details. Avonside Drive has been closed off as police investigate.

The Armed Offenders Squad is a special unit of the New Zealand Police who are typically used to respond in high risk incidents. Police say that they have been deployed in this case as a precaution.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

https://newsbreakinglive.com/2019/06/06/breaking-armed-offenders-squad-responding-to-reports-of-gun-fire-in-christchurch-new-zealand/

Australian Authorities seize almost 1.6 tonnes of ice (Meth) hidden in stereo speakers

RP from QRes#8556

A joint investigation between Australian Federal Police and Border Force officers has uncovered the largest amount of ice to ever make it to Australian shores.

The mega-haul, close to 1.6 tonnes, was hidden inside stereo speakers sent from Bangkok, Thailand and was discovered when border officers selected a container for further inspection at Melbourne’s ports.

In total, 1.596 tonnes of methylamphetamine and 37kgs of heroin

here have been no arrests and ABF and the AFP are continuing investigations.

ABF Regional Commander Victoria, Craig Palmer, said the record detection would have a significant impact on drug supply in the state.

“Without the sophisticated targeting and detection capabilities of the ABF, these drugs would have made it to the streets of Melbourne and beyond,” Commander Palmer said.

“This is the largest meth bust we’ve ever seen in this country and demonstrates not only the brazen nature of those involved in this criminal activity, but the resolve of the ABF in Victoria and around the country to stop these imports.”

AFP Acting Commander Peter Bodel, Organised Crime, said the seizure has stopped the drugs from devastating the community.

“The effect of these drugs on the community and families would have been profound. It may be your loved one, a friend or neighbour who has been spared the terrifying impact of this mammoth shipment.”

https://www.9news.com.au/national/news-australia-authorities-seize-almost-16-tonnes-of-ice/352132ae-75ca-463b-9bfa-e218947057ff

Resignations in the Region

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Compare The Market on the hunt for new CMO following resignation of Jenny Williams

https://mumbrella.com.au/compare-the-market-on-the-hunt-for-new-cmo-following-resignation-of-jenny-williams-582543

Massive blunder as suppressed name of one of Pells victims mentioned in court

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@7NewsSydney

There has been a major blunder on day two of Cardinal George Pell's appeal. Gasps could be heard across the court as top secret information was mentioned, while the proceedings were being live streamed. http://7news.link/VpjeSB @ChrisReason7 #7NEWS

Major blunder on day two of Pell’s appeal

11:15 PM - 5 Jun 2019

Gasps could be heard across the court as top secret information was mentioned, while the proceedings were being live streamed.