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Rethinking justice and building change: leaders, experts and lived experience unite at Reintegration Puzzle Conference

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With Australia’s prison bill soaring beyond $6.8 billion per year for adults and another $1 billion for youth detention centres, leaders from the adult and children’s justice sectors, First Nations-community controlled and led organisations, researchers and people with lived experience have gathered in Mparntwe/Alice Springs to drive momentum for evidence-based reforms that improve community safety … Continued

A headline-grabbing distraction – Victoria’s ‘post and boast’ laws won’t reduce crime or make communities safer

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Plans to introduce new ‘post and boast’ penalties in Victoria are a misguided political distraction that that will do nothing to reduce crime – and will instead push more young people deeper into the criminal justice system. The changes introduced to Victoria’s Parliament on Tuesday under the Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Bill, follow similar laws in … Continued

Watch Out For Worms in Your Cookies, HP Warns Holidaymakers

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Sydney, Australia June 13, 2025 — HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has issued its latest Threat Insights Report, showing attackers continuing to take advantage of users’ “click fatigue” – particularly during fast paced, time-sensitive browsing moments, like booking travel deals. With analysis of real-world cyberattacks, the report helps organiszations to keep up with the latest techniques … Continued

$500 million criminal justice package misses opportunity to make NSW safer

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The NSW Government’s planned $500 million criminal justice package doubles down on failed policies that prioritise prisons and punishment over the evidence-based solutions proven to reduce crime and improve community safety. Under the 2025/26 Budget, the Minns Government will spend more than $100 million to expand prison operations to respond to growing pressure on the … Continued

Australian man charged for paying for and directing livestreamed sexual abuse of Filipino children

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Five children and one adult have been removed from harm in the Philippines following a collaborative international law enforcement investigation into a Darwin man who allegedly directed the livestreamed sexual abuse of children in the Philippines. The man’s arrest on 3 January followed an investigation which began when Australian Border Force officers allegedly located child … Continued

Media alert: Editors’ information session on contributing to preventing violence against women

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Newsroom leaders are encouraged to register for a new online information session from leading violence against women prevention organisation, Our Watch, designed to support them in preventing violence against women.   The lunchtime information session aims to help media leadership deliver stories about violence against women in a way that evidence shows works to prevent … Continued

Community Rally Demands Justice Reform: 24 Women Killed in 19 Weeks – Counted as Statistics – Remembered as Lives Lost

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Community Rally Demands Justice Reform 24 Women Killed in 19 Weeks – Counted as Statistics – Remembered as Lives Lost   TOMORROW,  Saturday, 10th May at 12pm, the aunt of 18-year-old murder victim, Emerald Wardle, will be co-hosting the Community Rally Against Violence in Newcastle, to honour her niece and all women and children who … Continued

Media statement: Removal of corporal punishment laws

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Below can be attributed to Act for Kids CEO Dr Katrina Lines:   Act for Kids’ strongly believes corporal punishment is ineffective, harmful and violates children’s rights. It has no place in Australian homes or legislation. Act for Kids’ position is evidence-led and aligns with 30 leading and respected child protection organisations and research centres involved … Continued