Staged lift to criminal responsibility age irks experts
Raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in Victoria will be staggered under a government plan criticised by advocates and opponents.
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Move to dump Victorian Liberal MP resisted
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming, fending off a motion to delay a party room vote.
Protests and ceremonies mark Australia Day
Australia Day events have been held across the nation while Indigenous protesters have called for a renewed focus on treaty.
‘Innovative’ centre to tackle disadvantage
Entrenched disadvantage can be tackled with "innovative" new ideas from community-led knowledge, as the Albanese government looks for a fresh approach.
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Queensland needs watchdog for vulnerable adults says Public Advocate
A commissioner is needed to prevent adults at risk of abuse and exploitation from falling through cracks in the system, Queensland's public advocate says.
Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery
The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and recovery.
Qld blue card fixes first flagged in 2017
Proposed fixes to barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Queensland's blue card system were flagged in a review five years ago.