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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER, 2025 You can’t go forwards on nature by going backwards on climate. With the Coalition still questioning Australia’s commitment to net zero, any deal between the Albanese Government and the Coalition on national environment law reform is likely to be a disaster for the climate, the Climate Council warns. New research … Continued
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The South Australian Government’s proposed reforms under the Young Offenders Plan — including removing court discretion in sentencing and introducing a presumption against bail for some young offenders — risk pushing more children deeper into cycles of incarceration. Justice Reform Initiative Executive Director Dr Mindy Sotiri said plans to bypass court discretion is a policy … Continued
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Family First’s Victorian Upper House candidates Bernie Finn and Jane Foreman have condemned St Vincent’s Hospital’s decision to fast-track Indigenous patients in its emergency department, saying health care in Victoria must always be based on need, not race. “Every Victorian deserves to be treated equally — full stop,” Mr Finn said. “Medical treatment should … Continued
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Politicians who vote to make it easier for doctors to kill patients via euthanasia can expect Family First to preference against them at next year’s state election. Family First’s Victorian upper house candidates Bernie Finn and Jane Foreman have condemned the Allan Government’s latest moves to make it easier for vulnerable people to be … Continued
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Wednesday, 29 October 2025 Human Rights Commissioner calls for transparency in Nauru deportation arrangement Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner has warned that the first deportation to Nauru under Australia’s new deportation deal exposes a disturbing lack of transparency and raises serious human rights concerns. The Minister for Home Affairs has confirmed that an initial transfer to … Continued
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Slater and Gordon welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Victorian Attorney General to introduce legislation that will strengthen the rights of abuse victim-survivors to access compensation. The proposed reform follows the High Court’s decision in Bird v DP, which declined to extend vicarious liability beyond a strict employment relationship, effectively preventing access to justice for … Continued
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29 October, 2025 ACF announces further legal action against Federal Environment Minister The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has today launched a new legal challenge against Environment Minister Murray Watt. The national environment advocacy group will argue he failed to consider the devastating climate impacts of Woodside’s plan to extend its North West Shelf gas project running to 2070. This is the second … Continued
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Key Facts: Apprentice electricians taking fight for safety and suppor to parliament Report recommends more training places in RTOs with best completion rates, review of publicly funded mentors and better repsonse to demand for skills Follows research showing one in eight apprentices receives a shock at work MEDIA ALERT WHO Electrical Trades Union National Secretary … Continued
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With payday super laws set for debate in Parliament this week, the Super Members Council urges all Parliamentarians to pass them swiftly to tackle unpaid super – which costs Australian workers $5.7 billion a year. Payday super laws were first promised two and a half years ago. Parliament must pass the laws promptly to meet … Continued
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Tuesday, 28 October 2025 Statement President of the Law Society of NSW, Jennifer Ball NSW Government response to Drug Summit report The Law Society of NSW notes the response by the NSW Government to the report of the 2024 Drug Summit. We are pleased to see the NSW Government support many of the recommendations made … Continued
