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Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast uncovers the roots of gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism

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As part of the global, United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast – hosted by Dr Susan Carland – delivers a powerful two-part season finale that reveals the systemic drivers of gender-based violence (GBV) and proposes critical solutions. Featuring world-leading researchers and other experts, the podcast series coincides with … Continued

Coronial Inquest Into Bridgette “Biddy” Porter’s Death Granted

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In response to Advocacy Australia’s request for an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the tragic killing of Bridgette “Biddy” Porter on behalf of Biddy’s parents, overnight we learned that after considering our application the NSW State Coroner, Her Honour Magistrate O’Sullivan, is of the opinion that an inquest should be held. Clare Collins, Chair of Advocacy … Continued

RACV AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ENCOURAGE REGIONAL VICTORIANS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AMID RISE IN CRIME

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RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are working together to improve the security of Victorian farms and regional properties following a rise in crime, with the regional areas of Latrobe, Mildura, Ararat and Horsham among the top five highest Local Government Areas for criminal incidents and recorded offences.   RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria’s How safe is … Continued

Media alert: Our Watch reminds journalists and editors of the need to report sensitively on the murder of women

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Australia’s national violence prevention organisation, Our Watch, is reminding media professionals of the national reporting guidelines when covering the murder of women. It follows a harmful headline in a major newspaper this morning about the murder of a young woman in Melbourne. Our Watch’s national media reporting guidelines highlight the need for the media to … Continued

New survey: a significant number of workplaces may not be meeting their legal obligation to prevent sexual harassment

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A new survey has found 40% of workplace leaders are not aware of their new legal obligations to prevent workplace sexual harassment and only 76% of leaders know that workplace sexual harassment is illegal.   Positive duty regulations introduced in December 2022 have shifted the legal onus on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Workplace sexual … Continued

HOW NEW TECHNOLOGY IS PREVENTING CAR THEFT

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October 14, 2024 – Melbourne, Australia: There’s a vehicle stolen every 11 minutes in Australia. In Victoria alone, there were 19,073 cars stolen in the year to September 2023. To help counter this, industry leading MotorOne Group have taken a giant step in helping prevent car theft by introducing a revolutionary new technology-driven automotive security system aptly named … Continued