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Human Rights Commission report says governments fail on racism — here are six recommendations - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/human-rights-commission-report-says-government-failing-on-racism/104085808
… you also have to actively look for the ‘demon’ to be able to ‘name the demon’. But government agencies are often overly focused on the celebratory‘ Harmony’ events, that it overshadows the ‘elimination of racial discrimination’.
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Human Rights Commission report says governments fail on racism — here are six recommendations
Findings in a Human Rights Commission report show governments across all sectors are failing to identify and deal with racism across the country.Zena Chamas (ABC News)
While Earth is still struggling with ‘Is genocide bad?.
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The federal government has banned tobacconists, vape shops and convenience stores from selling vapes. But are they sticking to the rules? https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jul/02/shock-out-of-stock-and-secret-supplies-what-we-found-when-we-tried-to-buy-vapes-in-australia #auslaw #auspol #vaping #healthlaw
Former CIT CEO guilty of 'serious corrupt conduct' after awarding of multi-million-dollar contracts, ACT Integrity Commission finds
The ACT Integrity Commission finds former CIT chief executive Leanne Cover guilty of serious corrupt conduct.Lottie Twyford (ABC News)
Environment minister gives go ahead for Senex Energy to develop and operate up to 151 new coal seam gas wells in inland Queensland https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/26/senex-energy-tanya-plibersek-coal-seam-gas-project-gina-rinehart #coal #climate #auspol #auslaw
Julian Assange freed from UK prison under plea deal with US Justice Department
WikiLeaks says its founder, Julian Assange, has been released from prison and has left the United Kingdom, shortly after court documents revealed a plea deal that would allow him to return to Australia.ABC News
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Sibelco fined $400,000 after workers exposed to 'plumes' of silica dust at Victorian quarry
Kevin Weekes's world shattered when his doctor asked him if his affairs were in order. Five years on, Sibelco has been fined for failing to act on "red flags".Bec Symons (ABC News)
NT Stolen Generations descendants say $50m class action payment delays adding to trauma
Almost two years after they won a $50 million settlement from the federal government, descendants of NT Stolen Generations are yet to receive any compensation, and say the wait is adding to their trauma.Jane Bardon (ABC News)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-19/australians-share-their-thoughts-on-cost-of-living-budget/103861210
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We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures in the federal budget. Many are in despair
We asked Australians for their thoughts on cost-of-living measures unveiled in the federal budget. Among thousands of submissions, there's an overwhelming sense of despair.Lucy Sweeney (ABC News)
#ecigarettes #vaping #law #litigation #lawreform #healthlaw #consumerlaw #advertisingregulation #auslaw #auspol
"A Submission on the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 (Cth)" by Matthew Rimmer
On the 27 March 2024, the Australian Senate referred the provisions of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 (Cth) to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 8 May 2024.works.bepress.com
You can't criticize the something that by being an end-user you are in effect advocating, you can just turn it off you know, no-one is forcing your hand.
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NSW Health launched just 12 prosecutions for illegal vape sales over 18 months, penalties labelled 'ludicrously low'
There have been just 12 successful convictions for selling illegal nicotine vapes in NSW in 18 months. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says the government will invest $4.Tony Ibrahim (ABC News)
Government supports massive penalty regime for Coles and Woolworths recommended in Emerson review
The federal government says it supports fines of up to 10 per cent of Coles' and Woolworths' annual revenue if they are found to be mistreating suppliers, as it begins to move on the supermarket giants.Jake Evans (ABC News)
https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/abc-accused-of-deadly-sin-by-artist-in-big-stink-legal-stoush/news-story/da15dbbd98e1026d5370b96a7d617435
The artist who created the art in a public toilet dubbed the “Cistern Chapel” claims the national broadcaster showed his work without attribution, a court has heard. #copyright #moralrights #Attribution #ABC #auslaw #auspol
TikTok said Kohut’s account had been banned from the platform as it was in violation of its community guidelines. “Content that depicts or promotes the sale or trade of tobacco, including novel nicotine products, is prohibited by our strict Community Guidelines,” a spokesperson said. “In addition, the advertisement of vaping products is also forbidden on TikTok.”
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Climate risk assessment report warns of threats to healthcare, finance and infrastructure
Rising temperatures and extreme weather events will heap even more stress on sectors already under severe strain unless effective mitigation strategies are developed, according to the government's climate risk assessment report.Nick Grimm (ABC News)
“It can’t only be rich people who can afford to run and fund electoral campaigns,” he said.
https://theconversation.com/the-gomeroi-win-puts-native-title-holders-in-a-stronger-position-to-fight-fossil-fuel-projects-on-their-land-225284 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #climate #IndigenousIp
The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their land
A first-of-its-kind legal decision puts native title holders in a stronger position when fighting fossil fuel projects. The Gomeroi people won their appeal against the Native Title Tribunal.The Conversation
‘Inequality serves no-one’: Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality - but is it any good?
While there is much to applaud in the government’s strategy, it neglects to deal with the unequal gender impacts of climate change.The Conversation
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/04/australia-to-launch-2bn-fund-to-turbocharge-trade-with-south-east-asia #ASEAN #trade #investment #infrastructure #auspol #auslaw
News media bargaining code
The News Media Bargaining Code governs commercial relationships between Australian news businesses and ‘designated’ digital platforms who benefit from a significant bargaining power imbalance.Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
After the ASIO spy boss spilled the beans, a giant game of Cluedo broke out in the halls of democracy
After the spy news broke, Thursday morning in Parliament House was pleasantly given over to a Cluedo-type game as politicians searched for one of their own, write Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington.Annabel Crabb (ABC News)
Crackdown on 3D-printed guns in South Australia
3D-printed guns are cheap and easy to manufacture and they're circulating in communities.Sarah Swain (9News)
Palmer Coolum Resort ex-employees receive thousands of dollars compensation after unfair dismissals
Billionaire Clive Palmer's Queensland resort suddenly fired 125 employees in August, with the workplace tribunal criticising the handling of several terminations.Josh Dye (ABC News)
Lisa Wood https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2024/feb/09/australia-homeless-population-deaths-data-stats #righttohousing #auslaw #auspol
Wanted Sydney property developer Jean Nassif sends millions to Lebanon, Nigeria in potential fraud, administrators say
The Sydney property developer could face more criminal action over "potential fraud", as the administrators allege he sent millions of dollars to Lebanon and Nigeria before his business empire collapsed.Xanthe Gregory (ABC News)