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Unions will call on the NSW Government to urgently introduce wanding laws that will allow police to conduct non-invasive metal detection scans to proactively prevent knife crime from occurring. Who: Kevin Morton, Police Association of NSW Stewart Little, Public Service Association of NSW Adam Hall, Health Services Union (NSW) Craig Turner, Rail, Tram and … Continued
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A world first research project led by Monash University experts is seeking perspectives from adult victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation, to inform and develop survivor-centred policy and practice. The Survivor Perspectives on Institutional use of Child Sexual Abuse Material Project is a collaboration between Monash University’s Artificial Intelligence for Law … Continued
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A Monash expert is available to comment on the arrest of five Australians in relation to an alleged global phishing scam that used the platform LabHost to trick victims into providing their personal information. Professor of Practice Nigel Phair, Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, Faculty of Information Technology Contact details: +61 450 501 … Continued
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Journalists and media professionals are invited to apply for Our Watch’s prestigious Masterclass Series to deepen reporting knowledge of violence against women. Limited travel scholarships are available. The free professional development series aims to support early career journalists or those new to reporting on the national crisis by providing an in-depth understanding of violence against … Continued
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The recent killings at Bondi Junction have shocked and shaken communities, both in Australian and internationally. It is an unspeakable act of violence and we offer our condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this shocking tragedy, and those recovering in hospital. Five of the six people who died were women. These … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review of the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2024. The Bill amends and clarifies the intended operation of provisions in various crime-related statutes, including by: expressly authorising police, when executing search warrants issued under the Crimes Act 1914 or Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, … Continued
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At the request of the Attorney-General, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Declared Areas) Bill 2024. The amendments in the Bill would ensure the continuation of the declared areas offence in section 119.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995. The offence, which is due to sunset on … Continued
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Journalists who have done good work in reporting on domestic violence in the last year are reminded to apply for the Walkley Foundation’s Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women before entries close next Monday 15 April 2024. The Our Watch Award recognises the work of an individual, team or news organisation … Continued
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In an era where sensational headlines often drown out the truth, we bring to you a compelling narrative that demands attention. This is not just a business saga; it’s a story of unwavering resilience, redemption, and an unbreakable commitment to consumer satisfaction, embodied by the young director of MyTinyHomeKit, Spencer Porter. At just … Continued
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Journalists are invited to a free webinar on best practice reporting to prevent violence against transgender and gender diverse people. National violence against women prevention organisation Our Watch has consulted with leading trans organisations to develop new reporting guidelines and the webinar. There is significant overlap in the drivers of violence against women and against … Continued
