Martin Parry

AFP News Editor for Australia/New Zealand/Pacific

Matildas to get equal pay

Article Martin Parry - 8 Nov 2019

Australia’s women footballers will earn the same as the Socceroos in a groundbreaking new deal

Folau to fight on after missing sacking appeal deadline

Article Martin Parry - 20 May 2019

The star fullback was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new three-person panel

High-stakes Folau homophobia hearing extended to third day

Article Martin Parry - 5 May 2019

Israel Folau's high-stakes code of conduct hearing was Sunday extended to a third day after a weekend stalemate

Folau handed sack notice over anti-gay comments

Article Martin Parry - 15 Apr 2019

Folau posted on Instagram: "Drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators — Hell awaits you."

India mop up Australia tail, take 2-1 Test series lead

Article Martin Parry - 30 Dec 2018

India, the world's top-ranked nation, are now zeroing in on a first-ever series win Down Under in Sydney later this week

Warner asked me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Article Martin Parry - 26 Dec 2018

Bancroft was seen using sandpaper to try to rough up the ball in the Cape Town Test in March

India end 10-year win drought in Australia first Test nail-biter

Article Martin Parry - 10 Dec 2018

Rishabh Pant made history by matching the record 11 catches in a Test currently held by England's Jack Russell and South Africa's AB de Villiers

Cricket Australia rules out cutting ball-tampering bans

Article Martin Parry - 20 Nov 2018

The scandal, which rocked the sport, had far-reaching consequences in Australia

Cricket Australia chairman quits after ball-tampering outcry

Article Martin Parry - 1 Nov 2018

David Peever quit Thursday after coming under intense pressure over a ball-tampering scandal

Defiant Australia PM refuses to ‘give in to bullies’

Article Martin Parry - 23 Aug 2018

Malcolm Turnbull has accused Peter Dutton and his supporters of intimidation in a crisis that snowballed from Monday

Australian PM urges unity after surviving leadership challenge

Article Martin Parry - 21 Aug 2018

Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull narrowly survived a leadership challenge as discontent with his rule boiled over

Australian archbishop gets 12 months for concealing child abuse

Article Martin Parry - 3 Jul 2018

The Adelaide archbishop was found guilty in May of concealing abuse by notorious paedophile priest Jim Fletcher during the 1970s

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information