The Labor MP Craig Thompson wants to stop a senate committee from a publicly releasing report that alleged misused funds the union he used to head. Fair Work Australia has found a raft of contriventions that health services union. Mr. Thompson has strenuously denied any wrongdoing during his time at the union.    

Former medical board investigater says systemic failures in Queensland's health system putting patients' lives at risk. J. Baba has provided a detailed report for allegations to the state's crime and misconduct commission. The commission's chairman says her allegations will be properly investigated. 

A welfare group says the federal government should cut poorly targetted subsidies and tax concessions in next month's budget. The Australian Councillor of social services says it could save 8 billion dollars a year. It's made several suggestions which include abolishing the education tax refund. 

France says the Security Council should consider using force in Syria if the UN peace plan fails to stop the violence. France's foreign minister Alan Shepay is calling for a rapid increase in the deployment of UN observers. He says Syria doesn't comply with the ceasefire by early next month, the security council should take action.