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The Federal Government’s proposal to put a cap on gambling ads rather than an outright ban has sparked criticisms from advocates, cross bench and even within it’s own party ranks. A report commissioned by a parliamentary committee chaired by late Labor MP Peta Murphy recommended gambling ads to be banned over a period of 3 …
Two Labor MP’s have contributed to a report which calls for a significant portion of the bill to be scrapped. The bill will give the Immigration minister significant powers which could impinge on human rights not the least of which is the power to imprison people who do not comply with ministerial orders. Image: Image: …
Indigenous communities are being called on to have their say on the formation of an advisory body to hold government accountable on Closing the Gap targets. The New South Wales Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations wants to create an independent, Aboriginal-led body to commit lawmakers to meeting the targets set out in the 2020 gap …
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Australian citizen Yang Hengjun has been given a suspended death sentence by a Beijing court, five years after his arrest on accusations of spying. The sentence may be commuted to life in prison after 2 years of good behaviour. Dr Yang denies the charges, and so does the Australian Government who described the allegations of …
With rampant data leaks, identities compromised, and bank accounts depleted overnight, many in the community fear for their personal information. Subsequently, there has been a dip in confidence after the government proposed to roll out digital IDs this year. However, the Human Technology Institute at UTS has created proposed principles for decision-makers to strengthen Australia’s …
A statement in support of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza has now been signed by 203 current and former Australian Members of Parliament and Councillors. This statement follows Australia’s support for a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire at last week’s UN General Assembly. Australia Palestine Advocacy Network President, Nasser Mashni, says the statement shows a disconnect between …
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ASIO Director General Mike Burgess revealed at a Five Eyes intelligence summit in Palo Alto California today that his organisation had prevented an act of industrial espionage targeted at an Australian institution. Alongside his counterparts in Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, this unusually public intelligence summit was a response to …
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A group of people working in the palliative care industry have arrived in Parliament House this afternoon to launch National Palliative Care Week. Speaking to federal politicians, they want to see more invested in end of life care. According to Palliative Care Australia, there has been a 30 percent increase in demand for the palliative …
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