Cindy Wockner

Brisbane

Senior Journalist at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Senior Journalist ABC

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Articles

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers seek disclosure of Toowoomba rape case evidence

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

The lawyer for former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has today told a court there was "a shroud of secrecy" over the police investigation into allegations he raped a woman west of Brisbane. And the lawyer complained that the defence had only received about 200 pages of a 2,200-page download from the complainant's mobile phone records. Mr Lehrmann's legal team is seeking access to all police notebooks, diary entries, emails and text messages related to the rape investigation.
Australians tell ABC's Your Say how they are planning to vote on election day

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

Brittany McDermott first saw the woman she will vote for on Saturday on a panel alongside politicians from the two major parties. The 29-year-old said she was impressed. Ms McDermott said while the Victorian state Liberal and Labor politicians on the panel spoke to "memorised talking points", she remembered the woman clutching pages of notes, policy detail and data. "[She was] contributing actual thoughts and ideas to the discussion," she said.
Federal election 2025 voters consider informal or independent options

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

Adam Jacobson lives in a marginal seat which both major parties are desperate to win. The seat of Leichhardt, in Far North Queensland, could be vital for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in their quest for victory. But they can't count on Mr Jacobson's vote. Federal election live updates: Get the latest news from the campaign trailCatch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on ABC iview and ABC ListenNor can any of the other candidates.
Australians tell ABC's Your Say how they saw the second leaders debate

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner |Peter Gunders

Who will have the big ideas for Australia's future? That was the question asked ahead of last night's leaders debate. For 57 minutes, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton traded policies and slogans on cost of living, housing, climate change and how best to deal with US President Trump.
Voters tell ABC's Your Say they want politicians with a vision, not bickering

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

Hairdresser Renee Johnson hears a lot in her Muswellbrook hair and beauty salon. But one thing she has not heard, in the two weeks since the federal election campaign kicked off, is anything from either major party that would cement her vote. She is still undecided. But as a small business owner in a traditional mining town, her biggest fear, and one that she shares with her customers, is job insecurity. "It's fair to say that I haven't heard [anything] from either party to sway me.
Australians tell ABC's Your Say the budget lacks bravery and long-term vision

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

There was one thing Grant Astill wanted to hear in last night's budget speech but it was missing. "I'm disappointed that the treasurer did not take the opportunity to pitch a better future more explicitly," the Illawarra man said.
Thousands tell ABC's Your Say politicians should facilitate 'a fair go for everyone'

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

A pledge to plant trees that the next crop of political leaders will never sit under. Leaders who will tackle the hidden cost of the housing crisis, address mental and physical health, education and parenting — and who are brave enough to grapple with tax reform. These are some of the things voters want from the next crop of politicians. And the list goes on. Confront growing inequality. Make education more equitable. Employ a holistic approach.
Housing, cost of living and climate change top list of what concerns voters most in Your Say

Mar 3, 2025 | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

As the prime minister mulls over a date for the coming federal election and candidates prepare for campaign mode with their eyes on the polls, voters have begun to tell the ABC what issues will influence their vote and why. The ABC asked you to have Your Say and tell us what matters to you — and we have heard from thousands of people already.
Cost of living, health, energy, technology, among key voter concerns this federal election

Feb 26, 2025 | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

Jason Horton lives in one of the most marginal federal seats in the country. He laments a lack of leadership in government. Politicians, as far as he's concerned, should focus more on the people and less on themselves. "None of the politicians today actually want to sit down and have a chat," the 64-year-old semi-retired Tasmanian says. Mr Horton lives in the electorateof Lyons, which stretches from the state's north-west through the Central Highlands to the south-east tip of the island.
Police mystified as Tayla Spies missing from south-west Queensland for three weeks

Feb 22, 2025 | abc.net.au | Cindy Wockner

How does a young woman, driving between sleepy country towns in south-west Queensland on a sunny Sunday, just vanish? And vanish, seemingly, without trace? Today marks three weeks since 29-year-old mother Tayla Spies was last seen. Since then, there has been no sign of her or her vehicle. The last glimpse of the former wedding and event planner was on February 2. Her family is despairing. The pain of not knowing is raw and real. All-consuming.