NSW Attorney General and
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
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#Coronavirus Australia: Thumbs down for hydroxychloroquine from government virus taskforce
Thumbs down for hydroxychloroquine from government virus taskforce
Trump-backed supposed miracle cure should not be used to treat or prevent coronavirus, the government‘s official COVID-19 evidence taskforce has...
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🐨 Koala rescued in Kirrawee and released in the @RoyalNatPark
A rescued koala has been released into a secret location in the Royal National Park to help scientists learn more about saving the much loved marsupials. He was found in a front yard in Kirrawee, and has now been fitted with a tracking device. http://7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
⚖️NSW is the 1st Australian jurisdiction to pass #defamation reforms to restore the balance between protection of reputation and freedom of speech.
⚖️I encourage my colleagues to place these nationally agreed reforms before their Parliaments as soon as possible #auslaw #auspol
People who are adopted will have their biological parents included on their birth certificates under new laws introduced to NSW Parliament today. The reform has been welcomed by advocates who say even more needs to be done. http://7news.link/3kgxqZt @BryanSeymour1 #nswpol #7NEWS
We welcome the proposed government reforms announced today allowing adopted people to have both their birth and adopted families included on their birth certificate. https://twitter.com/DeirdreCheers/status/1290883477018091520
@Barnardos_Aus welcomes the news from @MarkSpeakman & @garethjward on NSW birth certificates recognizing birth parents & siblings as well as adopted families on birth certificates. @Barnardos_Aus champions #OpenAdoption https://bit.ly/2Xv6VpA
#domesticviolence is a major cause of homelessness. Since the #NSW Gov’t announced an extra $34M for #homelessness support in response to #COVID19, c 630 households have accessed #DV RentChoiceStartSafely (up to 3 yrs #rental subsidy + support) packages.
Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: A helping hand for Homelessness Week
Each year thousands of people seek support due to homelessness, the causes of which are unfortunately plentiful and persistent. A light is being shon...
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As of 12:01am Friday, all returning NSW travellers from Victoria must come through Sydney Airport and must do mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days, at their own expense. (This does not include existing arrangements for our border communities). https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/mandatory-hotel-quarantine-for-residents-returning-from-victoria
⚖️I’m grateful for unanimous support of @NSWParlLA in passing reforms to modernise #defamation laws today. Next stop @nsw_upperhouse.
⚖️@smh editorial today- “Legal changes needed to support public interest #journalism”
#nswpol #nswlaw #auspol #auslaw
Legal changes needed to support public interest journalism
Two alterations to media law will provide support to serious journalism.
www.smh.com.au
HOW TO WEAR A MASK | If you are in a position where you need to wear a mask, Dr Jan, our @NSWHealth Medical Advisor shares tips on how to do it safely. Masks alone cannot protect you from #COVID19 Maintain at least a 1.5 metre distance from others & wash your hands frequently
⚖️ Reforms of Australia’s arcane defamation laws could be a ‘game changer’ for press freedom
Ep 26 - Defamation hopes
Reforms of Australia’s arcane defamation laws could be a ‘game changer’ for press freedom.
www.abc.net.au
NSW Attorney General and
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
ELECTORATE OFFICE
PO Box 125 CRONULLA NSW 2230
Phone: (02) 9527 1477 Email: cronulla@parliament.nsw.gov.au
