Avani Dias

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Avani Dias |Amy Donaldson

The NSW government must urgently rebuild the state's mental health system, one of the nation's leading psychiatrists says, as he warns the situation is "as bad as it's ever been". Professor Pat McGorry, a former Australian of the Year, met with the state's premier on Thursday following a mass resignation of psychiatrists and the shutdown of beds at hospitals.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Avani Dias |Maddy King |Elise Potaka

Experts and families are warning that the current system to intervene and rehabilitate people who have joined extremist groups is flawed, putting Australians at risk. There's concern that too much focus is put into policing and not enough into prevention. Figures obtained by Four Corners show that only six people have been referred to a federally funded intervention program via the National Security Hotline since July 2023. The hotline is the country's main tool for reporting extremists.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Avani Dias

Families of young extremists say they're struggling to get the help they need, raising fears Australia could be failing to prevent violent attacks. Four Corners has gained exclusive figures showing more than half of the people in federal counter-extremism programs are under 25 as security agencies urge families to raise the alarm earlier.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Elise Potaka |Maddy King |Avani Dias

It's Australia Day, 2024, and Emily is watching a group of Neo-Nazis on the six o'clock news. Their leader, Thomas Sewell, is promoting white supremacy at a makeshift press conference. Near him is a boy wearing a black face mask and sunglasses. Despite the disguise Emily recognises him right away. It's her teenage son Scott. He'd told her he was going on a boxing trip with friends. Now he's standing with one of Australia's most notorious Neo-Nazis.

Oct 15, 2024 | abc.net.au | Avani Dias |Amy Donaldson |Mayeta Clark |Lara Sonnenschein

The federal government has announced it will ban dynamic pricing, a controversial tactic which drives prices up when demand increases, following a Four Corners' investigation. It's also committed to outlawing hidden fees in concert tickets and drip pricing where extra costs are "added throughout the stages of a purchase".