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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
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The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Disability and the NDIS, has today named the recipients of the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award, celebrating exceptional achievements by four individuals whose commitment has driven significant advances in equity for Australians affected by cancer. Established in 2013, the Jeannie Ferris Award is a prestigious … Continued
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With less than two months to go before the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC), Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief President Adrian Kloeden joined Victorian Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Roshena Campbell and Melbourne Convention Bureau Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer Nicolena Oborn to unveil … Continued
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Family First is calling on the Albanese Government to follow New Zealand’s and scrap “woke” transgender guidelines that put girls and women at risk and undermine the fairness of female sport. New Zealand’s Sport Minister, Mark Mitchell, has directed Sport NZ to remove its controversial 2022 transgender inclusion guidelines from its website and cease all … Continued
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Family First warmly welcomes Senator Alex Antic’s move to introduce a bill to restore the biological definition of “woman” to the Sex Discrimination Act. “Great work, Senator Antic — thank you,” Family First National Director Lyle Shelton said. “This is a vital step toward restoring fairness and truth in law, and toward protecting the rights … Continued
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Family First has slammed the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision to uphold the suspension of Christian GP Dr Jereth Kok, calling it a gross injustice and a chilling attack on freedom of speech. The party will fight to repeal similar anti-free speech laws in all states starting with fielding candidates at up-coming … Continued
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With the NSW EPA’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) mandates set to roll out next year, now is the time for local hospitality businesses to get a handle on their food waste. North Sydney Council is offering a free three-part workshop series, ‘A Matter of Waste’, designed to help cafes, restaurants and other small … Continued
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Australia has world class expertise in research and innovation as well as a strong track record in investing in global multilateral health initiatives. However it is increasingly vulnerable to international health threats from climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The combination of US President Donald Trump’s cuts to global health programs and bio-medical … Continued
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More than one in four Victorian workers were underpaid their super in 2022-23, representing a loss in retirement savings of more than $1.4 billion in that year, new research shows. The analysis of new ATO data by the Super Members Council (SMC) finds that almost 850,000 Victorian workers were shortchanged an average of $1,670 in … Continued
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Australia’s community sector has united to call on the Australian Government to aim for net zero emissions by 2035 to reduce the harmful impacts of climate change. A statement signed by 88 organisations says that to protect people and the planet, we must keep global warming at 1.5C. To do our fair share as a … Continued
