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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 26 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Defence abuse taskforce head surprised by range, nature of complaints By Trevor Bormann The head of the taskforce looking into abuse in the Defence Force says he has been very surprised at the extent and nature of the complaints. Retired judge Len Roberts-Smith, who is heading the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce, says 2,400 complaints were received in its first year. General Roberts-Smith says at least 12 alleged abusers linked to the so-called ADFA 24 attacks on five servicewomen in the 1980s are still serving in the Defence Force. "I've been very surprised quite frankly at the range and the extent and nature of the 2,400 complaints or complainants who've come forward to the taskforce," he told the ABC. "As I've described earlier, it's quite horrific, quite shocking." 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These actions pushed Australia to - or beyond - the margins of climate credibility and global citizenship, attracting direct or thinly veiled criticism from China to South Africa, and from Pacific islands to Europe.   More » A diplomatic disaster from the spy boffins up Where Kennedy dreamed, Johnson achieved Protecting women and girls with disability No easy fixes for Australia's budget emergency The promises of a US-Iranian rapprochement Untapped potential in Indonesian relationship The Ashes: Australia shouldn't get carried away, but... The technology 'generation gap' in schools So far, Abbott's best is not good enough Just In More Just In » 19yo man charged over Korean woman's murder in Brisbane CBD By Kim Lyell Detectives have charged a man with the weekend murder of a young Korean woman in Brisbane. More » Almost 18,000 flee volcano eruption in Indonesia 33pc rise in number of adolescents living with HIV Typhoon Haiyan: Different perspectives on a warming planet Defence abuse taskforce head surprised by range, nature of complaints Shock, support as Trott quits Ashes with stress Thai protesters occupy government buildings in Bangkok Abbott's personal support drops according to latest Newspoll Date set for Syrian peace talks Greenpeace questions viability of Indian company to exploit huge coal deposits World More World » Almost 18,000 flee volcano eruption in Indonesia By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts, wires Nearly 18,000 people have had to flee a volcano eruption on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, as debris rained down on houses. More » 33pc rise in number of adolescents living with HIV Typhoon Haiyan: Different perspectives on a warming planet Thai protesters occupy government buildings in Bangkok Date set for Syrian peace talks Thousands march in Bangkok seeking ousting of PM Business More Business » Superannuation changes to slash savings of half of all working women: ISA By finance reporter Justine Parker Industry super funds warn planned cuts to a super rebate for low-income workers will affect half of all working women and will disproportionately hit rural and regional workers. The Coalition plans to scrap a contribution for people earning less than $37,000 a year as part of its bill to repeal the mining tax. Industry funds are proposing tax changes for all workers and scaling back the Coalition's paid parental leave scheme in order to maintain the rebate. More » Greenpeace questions viability of Indian company to exploit huge coal deposits Saputo increases takeover offer for Warrnambool Cheese Retailers renew calls for tax on online purchases Tax reforms could add $37 billion to budget: Grattan Institute Health care stocks help local market higher Palmer's aggressive behaviour 'threatens Chinese investment' Politics More Politics » Abbott's personal support drops according to latest Newspoll Personal support for Prime Minister Tony Abbott has fallen, according to a new poll out today. The latest Newspoll survey, published in News Limited newspapers, shows support for Mr Abbott has fallen from 46 per cent to 44 per cent, while Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has enjoyed a 3 per cent rise to 33 per cent. Labor's primary vote has also improved, rising from 32 per cent to 35 per cent, while the Coalition's support fell from 45 per cent to 43 per cent. More » Date set for Syrian peace talks SA government claims lockout laws a success Thousands march in Bangkok seeking ousting of PM Government changes position on Jewish settlements Sport More Sport » Shock, support as Trott quits Ashes with stress Jonathan Trott has received support from England players past and present after his departure from the Ashes tour. More » Clarke fined for sledging in first Ashes Test McIlroy looking forward to taking on local hopes WA hammers Victoria as other games peter out to draws Pacquiao comes back with a vengeance Richard Fa'aoso charged over police pursuit, domestic incident Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Mawson data 'more important than ever' to new Antarctic expedition By Margot O'Neill One of Australia's largest and most diverse Antarctic expeditions heads south this week to update the precious scientific records made 100 years ago by explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. More » Melbourne researchers make leukaemia treatment breakthrough Governments urged to back solar research push Car park sensors nab more drivers than inspectors Robot seals comfort dementia patients in nursing homes Environment More Environment » Greenpeace questions viability of Indian company to exploit huge coal deposits By the National Reporting Team's Mark Solomons and Jake Sturmer Plans to develop one of the worlds biggest coalmines in Queensland’s Galilee Basin are in doubt because its proponent cannot afford it, a Greenpeace-commissioned analysis claims. More » Mawson data 'more important than ever' to new Antarctic expedition Ai Group warns of flaws in Coalition climate change plan Senate must scrap carbon tax by Christmas: Abbott Deadlock broken at UN climate change talks About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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