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Australia news live: police to investigate Gaza flotilla activist allegations; Victorian law set to enshrine right to WFH

The Guardian World Monday 15 June 2026, 20:33 UTC By Martin Farrer 1 min read
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Police meet activists and will inquire into abuse and sexual assault allegations. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian federal police will begin conducting “inquiries” into abuse and sexual assault allegations made against Israeli authorities by Australian members of the Global Sumud flotilla after meeting Penny Wong yesterday afternoon. The AFP confirmed it had met members in the group at Parliament House and “has begun inquiries...

Police meet activists and will inquire into abuse and sexual assault allegations. Follow today’s news live

The Australian federal police will begin conducting “inquiries” into abuse and sexual assault allegations made against Israeli authorities by Australian members of the Global Sumud flotilla after meeting Penny Wong yesterday afternoon.

The AFP confirmed it had met members in the group at Parliament House and “has begun inquiries into allegations made by a representative of the group”.

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