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10 months ago

As the Beaumaris Inquiry findings are delivered, survivors cling to the hope of a statewide investigation

ABC

It is one of life's inevitabilities that no matter how skilful and well-intentioned the execution of a government inquiry, its findings and recommendations never seem to go far enough. On Wednesday, the 466-page final report of the board of inquiry into historical sexual abuse at Beaumaris primary school and certain other government schools was tabled to parliament. The report does …

Abuse Investigation School Inquiry Child Schools Survivors

1 year, 7 months ago

Accessible abortion, contraception incentives and Telehealth extensions: What a long-awaited report means for your health care

ABC

A highly anticipated inquiry into reproductive health care has recommended significant changes to Australia's health system to make contraception, abortion and pregnancy care more accessible. Key points: The government has been waiting on this report before making decisions on abortion, contraception and pregnancy care The inquiry was made up of senators from across the political spectrum Among the 36 recommendations …

Health Labor Abortion Medicare Access Health Care Inquiry

2 years, 11 months ago

Calls for Everard inquiry to be given greater powers

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An inquiry launched after the death of Sarah Everard will …

Inquiry Statutory Tho This Inquiry Couzens

3 years, 4 months ago

Maternity services the 'canary in the coalmine' for regional NSW healthcare

ABC

Doctors in New South Wales believe they have identified the so-called canary in the coalmine when it comes to rural and regional healthcare. Key points: Rural doctors identify one of the reasons smaller hospitals lose services Inquiry hears claims of friction between clinics and health management Committee urged to present solutions, not just problems within the health system "If maternity …

Health Services Rural Inquiry Sydney Mcdonald Nsw

3 years, 10 months ago

What you need to know about the Parliament House inquiries started in the wake of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations

ABC

In the days after Brittany Higgins went public with allegations she was raped by a former colleague in 2019, the Prime Minister announced a range of inquiries in response to her claims. The inquiries cover a broad range of issues, from how to improve the workplace culture at Parliament House to who knew what and when inside the Prime Minister's …

Prime Allegations Office Inquiry Minister Look Morrison

4 years, 1 month ago

ADF Chief Angus Campbell offers apology in wake of Afghanistan war crimes report. Read his speech in full

ABC

ADF Chief Angus Campbell has released the findings of a long-awaited report into allegations of war crimes carried out by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. Today, the Australian Defence Force is rightly held to account for allegations of grave misconduct by some members of our special forces community during operations in Afghanistan. Before turning to the Inspector-General's report, it's important to …

War Defence War Crimes Service Operations Report Campbell

4 years, 6 months ago

Custodial Deaths : What Is The Procedure For Inquiry?

Live Law

"Custodial death is one of the worst crimes in a civilised society governed by Rule of Law. The Supreme Court had commented about the 'ties of brotherhood' within police, which stall fruitful investigation in cases of custodial violence, as follows : ".rarely in cases of police torture or custodial death, direct ocular evidence of the complicity of the police personnel …

Investigation Court States Public Servant Commission Fir Judicial Magistrate

4 years, 7 months ago

Parliamentary inquiry launched into closure of Melbourne catering company I Cook Foods

ABC

The closure of a Melbourne catering business that claims authorities planted a slug in its kitchen will be examined by a Victorian parliamentary committee. Key points: The Victorian Parliament has set up an inquiry into the "forced closure" of catering company I Cook Foods The business was closed after it was initially linked to a listeria outbreak, but levels were …

Business Community Inquiry Closure Council Company Cook

5 years, 8 months ago

Important To Follow Established Principles Governing Sexual Harassment Inquiries, Say Women Lawyers