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Archive for August 31st, 2023
Killings spark call for swift action on family violence
In the wake of recent killings, survivors of domestic violence have met with the premier and senior police demanding greater action and support for victims. August 31, 2023 Survivors urge immediate action by the West Australian government after recent killings amid a surge in domestic violence. Advocates met with the premier and deputy premier, senior […]
Safety watchdog probes Twiggy’s rock party at mine site
Worksafe WA says it is conducting inquiries into Andrew Forrest’s gala mine site party celebrating Fortescue Metals Group’s 20-year anniversary. August 31, 2023 Western Australia’s safety regulator has been alerted to an incident at billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest’s mine site party celebrating his company’s success. Hundreds of business leaders and mine workers flew to Fortescue […]
Groups slam Qld youth detention reforms in open letter
Indigenous activists, legal experts, advocates and social service groups have called on the Queensland government to axe its youth justice watch house laws. August 31, 2023 More than 180 human rights and legal experts, social justice organisations and Indigenous community groups have condemned Queensland law changes allowing children to be detained in police watch houses. An […]