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Prison officers used excessive force, ombudsman reports
The Victorian ombudsman tabled a report in parliament on Thursday 22 November about his investigation into the use of excessive…
Secure votes, audible voice for vision impaired voters
For the first time ever, vision impaired Australians can vote secretly and securely…the AEC has introduced electronic voting at…
New Zealands Anti Smacking Law Records First Conviction
New Zealand’s controversial anti smacking legislation has recorded its first conviction. Joe Tucci, CEO of The Australian Childhood Foundation…
Scientific breakthrough in stem cell research
Scientists in the US and Japan have used new technology to create stem cells from adult skin cells, removing the…
Buy Nothing Day just a start to combating over-consumption
International Buy Nothing Day on November 24 aims to challenge notions of consumerism and over consumption, particularly in western countries…