The stunning FBI raid on Donald Trump's palatial Florida home was triggered by a review of 15 boxes of records previously surrendered by the former US president that contained top secret information — including about human intelligence sources.
The FBI, in the affidavit used to justify the 8 August raid of Mar-a-Lago, said it was conducting a criminal investigation into "improper removal and storage of classified information" and "unlawful concealment of government records."
Lawyers for WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange have filed an appeal against his extradition to the US, as the UN human rights chief lends support to the Australian's cause.
Mr Assange, 51, has been indicted on 17 espionage charges in the US and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks' publication of thousands of military and diplomatic documents leaked by whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministerial portfolios will be investigated by a former High Court judge in an independent inquiry announced by the Albanese government.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the inquiry into his predecessor's actions will be held "at arm's length" from the government and provide "transparency" about what went on.
Refugees in urgent need of resettlement will be supported by local community groups under a new pilot program aiming to guide and support new arrivals.
The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot will enable community supporter groups to assist refugees to access accommodation, local orientation, education and government services.
The federal government will consider more resources for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to stop fraud within the service.
False invoices, organised crime syndicates and overcharging for services are behind exploitation of the scheme, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says, but further resourcing will help address the problem.
