The Governments Migration Amendment Bill passed through the Senate today by four votes. The passing of the bill means asylum seekers no longer have to pay for their time spent in detention. Until today, upon being released, refugees received bills for hundreds of thousands of dollars. - Featured in Story - Ian Rintoul, Spokesman for the Refugee Action Coalition

Why was Martenus Bere, an indicted war criminal, released on the 10th anniversary of Timor Leste's independence from the brutal Indonesian occupation? Featured in story:Clinton Fernandes - former military officer in Timor Leste and senior lecturer in politics at the Australian Defense Force Academy and Jose Teixeira - Fretilin's Parliamentary Spokesperson.

The United States increased its share of the global arms trade by 50 per cent last year, claiming more than two thirds of weapons sales. They sold almost $38 billion in arms, maintenance and services, despite the global financial crisis. Italy and Russia came in next, with around $3.5 billion each. So why is it in America’s interests to arm the rest of the world? Featured in story: Dr Michael McKinley, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at ANU; and Denis Doherty from the Anti-bases Campaign Coalition.

Japan's historic change of government has prompted a seismic shift in the country's approach to climate change, but some observers are concerned that the proposals could be watered down by industry groups. Featured in this story- Andrew Macintosh, Associate Director of the ANU Center for Climate Law and Policy, and Purnendra Jain, Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Adelaide.

The Archbishop of Melbourne has requested the resignation of the Catholic Church's most popular priest: Father Bob McGuire. Featured in story: Paul Collins- former Catholic priest and media commentator and Tony Long- Chair of the South Melbourne Parish Council.