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NSW Government’s inexcusable backroom deal sets the stage for most regressive gun laws since the Port Arthur tragedy

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“Premier Minns, I have not written to a political leader since 7 May 1996.” – Walter Mikac AM NSW Premier Chris Minns has been urged to undo a backroom deal which would wave through frightening new firearms laws legalising silencers and providing greater access to guns in contravention of national agreements enacted after Port Arthur. … Continued

Gaza: Genocide Must Stop; PM Should Act Now

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Gaza: Genocide Must Stop; PM Should Act Now   ‘ “Today thousands of Australians will walk the streets of our capital cities pleading for an end to the genocide in Gaza”, said Dr Tim Woodruff, Vice president, Doctors Reform Society. “We, like many other, call for a ceasefire in Gaza and a restoration of food … Continued

Tackling pharmacy workforce shortages in regional and remote Australia

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CDU EXPERT: Tackling pharmacy workforce shortages in regional and remote AustraliaFRIDAY 1st AUGUST 2025 Who: Charles Darwin University (CDU) Associate Professor – Discipline Lead Pharmacy (Faculty of Health), Heather Volk. Topics: Causes behind pharmacist and dispensary technician shortages in the NT, The impacts of these workforce gaps on healthcare delivery, and How CDU is addressing … Continued

OVER 1.5 MILLION KIDS A YEAR MISSING OUT ON FREE DENTAL CARE

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EMBARGOED MEDIA RELEASE: 6am, 01.08.25  OVER 1.5 MILLION KIDS A YEAR MISSING OUT ON FREE DENTAL CARE TIME TO BOOST AWARENESS OF FREE GOVERNMENT CHILD DENTAL SCHEME  RADIO GRABS ATTACHED TO RELEASE   WITH A MASSIVE UNDERUSE OF A FREE DENTAL SCHEME FOR KIDS which sees 1.5m kids a year missing out, dentists are calling on … Continued

IJM Australia calls for urgent action on digital duty of care in response to alleged child abuse materials in OOSH Care

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Commenting on news today that a Sydney man has been charged by the AFP in relation to allegedly producing child abuse material at out-of-school hours care services, CEO of International Justice Mission Australia, David Braga, said: “News that a Sydney man has been charged with producing child abuse material during his employment at six out … Continued

Commissioners urge NT Govt to reconsider new child justice laws

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Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner are backing calls from child health and legal experts for the Northern Territory Government to reconsider its proposed changes to the Territory’s Youth Justice Act. The NT Government has flagged a raft of changes including removing detention as a last resort for … Continued

OPEN WIDE: THE ORAL HABITS of AUSSIE FAMILIES REVEALED

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MEDIA RELEASE: 30.07.25   OPEN WIDE: THE ORAL HABITS of   AUSSIE FAMILIES REVEALED   RADIO GRABS ATTACHED TO RELEASE   MOST PARENTS TAKE THEIR YOUNG CHILD for their first dental visit years later than recommended, a new survey out today reveals. Also, most parents aren’t aware they should start flossing from a very early … Continued

IJM comment on Kate Chaney’s bill to criminalise AI child abuse apps

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Commenting on the introduction of legislation today by independent MP Kate Chaney on the use of technology to generate child abuse material, CEO of International Justice Mission Australia, David Braga, said: “Generative AI child sexual abuse material is abhorrent and needs to be blocked. Much of it includes faces of actual children or was created … Continued