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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 10 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Holding asylum seekers at sea may be piracy, Julian Burnside says By political reporter Eliza Borrello, staff Human rights lawyer Julian Burnside has suggested the Government could be guilty of piracy for holding 153 asylum seekers on a Customs boat on the high seas. After weeks of silence, the Government on Tuesday confirmed to the High Court the group, which includes children as young as two, is in custody on the boat. "It looks for all the world like piracy," Mr Burnside said, adding that it is gaining similar significance as the 2001 Tampa case. Immigration Minister Scott Morrison, who is in Sri Lanka, is continuing to deflect questions about the group of Tamils stuck in legal limbo. More » World Cup 2014: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina live blog, semi-final clash in Sao Paulo SBY summons presidential candidates over disputed election State of Origin: Queensland thump NSW in game three DLP's John Madigan urges integrity among new senators Rescuers continue attempt to free stranded whale Solar shift leaves taxpayers with industry's 'stranded assets' Mother killed after truck rollover in Sydney driveway Death toll tops 40 as Israeli warplanes pound Gaza Author of How to Survive Running of the Bulls gored More Analysis » Retirement village rorts: the booming scandal If you thought the way retirees were ripped off in the CBA and FoFA scandals was bad, you should see the rorts happening in retirement villages. The industry is a booming national disgrace, with three very juicy rackets: deferred fees, ongoing fees that keep going when you die, and bonds. If the Government wants to redeem itself, that's where it should crack down. More » Newman's re-election plan: smile more and say less Accusations of 'moral blackmail' are cruelly simple Want punters in the stands? Give them certainty Meet the man who could scuttle Clinton's run Talk tough, but don't expect a flood of votes High Court ruling could redefine our democracy Flood of fiscal promises leaves Modi high and dry Dignity in death shouldn't just be for the rich Indonesian democracy may rest on election Just In More Just In » Bird calls for different rules for Origin Blues back rower Greg Bird has called for different rules for State of Origin after being charged with a lifting tackle in the loss to Queensland. More » Vatican restructures bank after years of scandals Mental health assessment ordered for 3yo boy's alleged killer Rescuers continue attempt to free stranded whale SBY summons presidential candidates over disputed election Morrison visits Sri Lanka's war-torn Jaffna region Mother killed after truck rollover in Sydney driveway DLP's John Madigan urges integrity among new senators World Cup live blog: Netherlands v Argentina Second letter undermines PNG leader's forgery claims: MP World More World » Vatican restructures bank after years of scandals The Vatican has replaced the entire senior management team at its troubled bank, vowing to become a "model of financial transparency". More » SBY summons presidential candidates over disputed election World Cup live blog: Netherlands v Argentina Second letter undermines PNG leader's forgery claims: MP Froome crashes out as Nibali dominates Tour Fugitive Snowden applies to extend stay in Russia Business More Business » Mineralogy legal fight deepens with Palmer's $2m admission By business editor Ian Verrender Clive Palmer may have inadvertently provided some ammunition to his estranged Chinese partner in their bitter legal battle, after admitting more than $2 million he used to bankroll his federal election campaign came from a jointly-controlled fund. This week Mr Palmer told the National Press Club the $2.167m paid to advertising group Media Circus came from an administrative fund established to run an iron ore port in Western Australia. The port dispute, initiated by the Chinese partner, is a tactical battle in what has become an acrimonious and escalating war between Mr Palmer and Citic Pacific that centres around massive cost blow-outs and disputed royalty payments. More » Qantas says carbon tax didn't put prices up, removal won't send them down Solar shift leaves taxpayers with industry's 'stranded assets' Government loses Senate vote on carbon tax repeal bill Sharp falls in Australian sharemarket following US slump Labor demands Commonwealth Bank inquiry, FoFA regulations Senate vote Navitas shares slump as Macquarie Uni sets up in competition for international students Politics More Politics » DLP's John Madigan urges integrity among new senators By James Glenday The Democratic Labour Party's John Madigan has called on his new upper house colleagues to show some integrity and honesty saying he has been mislead during negotiations over the carbon tax repeal bills. More » Second letter undermines PNG leader's forgery claims: MP Explainer: The Clive Palmer and Citic dispute Mineralogy legal fight deepens with Palmer's $2m admission NDIS chief hints scheme's rollout could be changed Sport More Sport » World Cup live blog: Netherlands v Argentina The Netherlands and Argentina are in the first period of extra time after a scoreless 90 minutes in the World Cup semi-final in Sao Paulo. More » Queensland thump Blues in Origin III Froome crashes out as Nibali dominates Tour Ablett gone for season after opting for surgery Teens warned of health risks of sports supplements Cancer survivor Jarrod Lyle ready for PGA Tour bid Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Coalition MP likens 'alarmist' climate change debate to sci-fi film plot By political reporter Latika Bourke One of the Prime Minister's backbenchers has likened the climate change debate to a science fiction film plot, but says "alarmist" claims are more comedic than frightening. More » Antarctic ice shelves could melt faster than expected Oyster farmers stop production after toxin found in shellfish Gene from extinct human 'fortifies high-altitude Tibetans' Stem cell papers retracted due to critical errors Environment More Environment » Coalition MP likens 'alarmist' climate change debate to sci-fi film plot By political reporter Latika Bourke One of the Prime Minister's backbenchers has likened the climate change debate to a science fiction film plot, but says "alarmist" claims are more comedic than frightening. More » Fact check: Abbott's claim carbon schemes being discarded doesn't check out Top Tory says Abbott 'endangering' future on climate Electricity providers 'trying to block solar from grid' Antarctic ice shelves could melt faster than expected About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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