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New Report Reveals Brazilians Face 252 Scam Encounters Annually Despite High Confidence in Spotting Fraud

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State of Scam Brazil Report Shows R$99 billion Lost; Cross-Sector Webinar to Address Growing Crisis THE HAGUE, NL / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / he Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) will release its State of Scam Brazil Report 2025 on November 13, revealing an alarming disconnect between confidence and vulnerability: while 75% of Brazilians … Continued

Victoria’s plan to sentence children as adults a dangerous and costly political stunt

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The Victorian Government’s plans to sentence children as adults for serious offences through the ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’ bill will fail to reduce crime, will fail to improve community safety, and will cause enormous harm to Victorian children, families and communities. Justice Reform Initiative Executive Director Dr Mindy Sotiri said the proposal was an … Continued

Delaying alcohol delivery laws puts women and children at greater risk: Survivor advocates, community orgs urge SA govt

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12 November 2025  Domestic, family and sexual violence survivor advocates and community organisations say the South Australian government must act swiftly to implement updates to state alcohol laws to reduce violence against women and children.     The Malinauskas Government proposed updates to alcohol home delivery laws almost a year ago, which have been welcomed by survivor … Continued

CCAA Backs Queensland’s Sustainable Procurement Push

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Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s Procurement Policy 2026, describing it as an important step toward a more sustainable and circular construction industry. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said the policy sets a strong direction for government purchasing to drive innovation, resource efficiency and lower-carbon outcomes. “This policy recognises … Continued

CCAA Welcomes NSW Housing Reforms and Encourages Sustainable Delivery

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Key Facts: CCAA Chief Executive Michael Kilgariff confirms construction materials sector is ready to supply essential components for housing development Shorter distances between raw materials and growth areas will help reduce transport costs and building material prices Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) congratulates NSW Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman for their … Continued

Tasmania shows SA Premier must act to protect women in prisons

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Tasmania’s decision to ban biological men from women’s prisons has exposed the failure of South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas to take seriously the safety of women in his state’s correctional system.   Family First Upper House candidate Deepa Mathew said the Tasmanian move, following the Northern Territory’s earlier ban, proves this is no longer be … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** SA Housing Trust in Crisis

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What: Stop-Work Rally When: 12:30pm, Wednesday 12 November 2024 Where: Nick Champion’s Office, 86b/600 Main North Rd, Smithfield Why: SA Housing Trust in Crisis SA Housing Trust in Crisis: Rally Demanding Fair Pay and Safety Today public sector workers will rally at SA Minister for Housing, Nick Champion’s office in Smithfield, calling for fair pay and respect for the vital … Continued

Assistant Minister Ged Kearney to launch Community Banks $2 million fund to tackle local homelessness head-on

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Assistant Minister for Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence and Member for Cooper Ged Kearney will today launch the $2 million Clifton Hill and North Fitzroy Community Bank Housing for the Homeless Fund to support projects across Yarra, Darebin, Merri bek and the City of Melbourne. The fund will back practical housing solutions, … Continued

New research reveals GST inequity

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Australia’s complex web of GST exemptions is causing households which spend similar amounts each year to pay significantly different rates of tax, new research by the e61-UNSW Policy Research Partnership has shown.   The study of the latest Household Expenditure Survey shows that among households spending about $38,000 a year, GST paid ranges from roughly … Continued

CCAA Welcomes Infrastructure Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy

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Key Facts: The state has made progress through reforms to quarry planning and the Extractive Resources Joint Ministerial Statement 2025, establishing clear actions for resource management CCAA supports the strategy’s focus on coordination, freight and sustainability but sees opportunities for improved materials supply and resource planning integration The cement industry represents nearly 25% of Victoria’s … Continued