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How Indigenous peoples are leading the way in climate litigation: new paper
Croakey Health Media
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June 17, 2025
Introduction: Indigenous peoples are taking a leading role, globally and in Australia, in climate litigation as a strategic platform for policy and governance reform, according to a new discussion paper. The paper, ‘Indigenous-led Rights-based...
Thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
Queanbeyan CityNews
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June 14, 2025
A parliamentary inquiry has been told imported fruit pickers were subjected to prolonged suffering. (AP PHOTO) The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian’s fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to...
Beijing’s Quiet Reach? Mass Arrest in Malaysia Sparks Concern Among Australian Diaspora
The Epoch Times
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June 13, 2025
Australians with roots in Malaysia are calling on the Albanese government to speak out, after nearly 80 Falun Gong practitioners—including U.N. refugees—were detained by police in Kuala Lumpur ahead of CCP leader Xi Jinping’s recent visit. Two...
How President Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' Will Impact Businesses in Australia
National Law Review
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June 13, 2025
Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US operations of foreign...
Australia all in on $368b gamble as Albanese summons knights of his roundtable
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 12, 2025
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. A lucrative "defined benefits" superannuation scheme used to be the hottest post-politics ticket in town. It...
Australia ‘confident’ in Aukus nuclear submarine with US deal despite review
The New Zealand Herald
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June 12, 2025
“I think the review that’s been announced is not a surprise,” he told public broadcaster ABC. “We’ve been aware of this for some time. We welcome it. It’s something which is perfectly natural for an incoming administration to do.” Australia plans...
Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review
Digital Journal
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June 12, 2025
The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States in a multi-decade effort to balance China's growing military might - Copyright POOL/AFP COLIN MURTY David WILLIAMS Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the...
Victoria to propose laws making churches vicariously responsible for abuse
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 17, 2025
Churches will be held vicariously liable for abuse committed by their priests under new Victorian laws to be introduced to parliament by the end of the year. The retrospective legislation seeks to overcome a 2024 High Court ruling that the...
Australia’s New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure and Other Entities
JD Supra - California
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June 11, 2025
[co-author: King Xia] On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents, requiring reporting...
Australian Embassy Hosts Event to Create Awareness, Support Wildlife Conservation in Ethiopia
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (ENA)— The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia has hosted an event organized to create awareness and support for the conservation efforts of Chengeta Wildlife, a wildlife protection charity, in Ethiopia’s Bale and Simien...
Former Nats MP Donald Page awarded OAM
Echonetdaily
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June 16, 2025
Former local NSW Nationals MP, Donald Page. Photo supplied Former local NSW Nationals MP, Donald Page, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. The award, given by Governor-General Sam Mostyn...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS): Building Community and Fostering Opportunity in Cybersecurity
Security Boulevard
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June 17, 2025
When Lynn Dohm walked into RSA Conference 2025, she wasn’t just representing a nonprofit; she was rallying a global movement to build connection, visibility and staying power in one of the most demanding industries in technology. As Executive...
Australia’s royal dilemma as King Charles serves conflicting Commonwealth interests with Trump
The Interpreter
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June 11, 2025
When King Charles delivered the throne speech to open the Canadian parliament last month, British journalist Martin Kettle sought to capture the rare and elaborate occasion: The idea that a vibrant democracy such as Canada, with a highly...
Morrison’s Companion of the Order for Gaslighting Australia
Independent Australia
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Scott Morrison – known for his inability to hold a hose and shirking all responsibility – has been handed the highest accolade in the land, a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The award was presented to the former PM (IA emphasis): ‘For...
Türk Updates Human Rights Council: "We Need The Strongest Possible Defence Of International Law And Human Rights"
Scoop
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk 59th session of the Human Rights Council Global Update Geneva, Monday 16 June 2025 Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, As we meet, conflicts are spiraling. The...
Australia’s secretive religious groups exposed
The Geelong Advertiser
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Australia, a land known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, also harbours a lesser-known side: the secretive world of religious orders and regimes. These groups, often shrouded in mystery, have left their mark on various properties...
Plastic offsets: rubbish or remedy?
Just Food
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June 17, 2025
Two years have passed since campaigners blew a large hole in the concept of buying credits to offset their plastic use. “[It] is money down the drain – at least in the way it is being done now,” said Tiza Mafira, co-founder of the Indonesian...
Movers and Shakers: Australia’s next top mandarin, WA’s blockbuster week
The Mandarin
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June 12, 2025
New heads of PM&C and Treasury, WA names 10 public sector leaders, Adelaide University’s inaugural vice-chancellor announced. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has appointed Grant Rebikoff chief...
Hospital/Nonprofit Partnership Fosters Early Childhood Literacy
Noozhawk - California
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June 12, 2025
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) is partnering with United Way Northern Santa Barbara County to open its involvement in Literacy 2.0, an innovative program designed to promote literacy and financial education, starting with newborns and their...
Australian universities hesitate on antisemitism definition amid academic freedom concerns
The Guardian
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June 10, 2025
Months after the release of a new definition of antisemitism, a string of Australian universities are yet to adopt it amid concerns it may contravene academic freedom. The academic board at the Australian National University (ANU) has declined to...