What the evidence shows about Malcolm Turnbull's claim the ABCC will help the economy
Malcolm Turnbull’s claims for the beneficial economic impact of the Australian Building and Construction Commission are questionable, according to a Productivity Commission report from 2014. On Monday, the prime minister recalled parliament and warned if the Senate did not pass a bill to reinstate the commission he would call a double-dissolution election. “Having a strong construction industry watchdog, the ABCC, we know – this is not theory – when it was in place, until Labor abolished it, th..>> view originalSuspected child abusers have walked free because victims disabled, Victoria Police chief says
Suspected child abusers have walked free because victims disabled, Victoria Police chief says Updated March 22, 2016 16:28:49 Suspected child molesters have walked free because their disabled victims lack the capacity to be cross-examined in court, a senior police officer has told an inquiry. Key points:An inability to lay charges can leave the way open for abusers to work with children, top cop saysConvictions more difficult if victims cannot withstand cross-examinati..>> view originalPolice rush to Nerang shooting, woman arrested
Police are investigating an incident in Nerang where a woman allegedly fired bullets into a home after a verbal fight.Initial reports are that police were called to the Riverview Street address about 11.15am, where it is believed the woman had fired several shots after an argument with a 37-year-old man. Police at the scene of a shooting in Nerang. Photo: Seven News The woman had fled the scene but police intercepted her about 10 kilometres away in Mudgeeraba.When police intercepted the ..>> view originalHeckenberg father farewelled as alleged gunman charged
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Moment friends hear of alleged gunman's arrest Mourners at the funeral of Qusay al Mhanawi learn that the man who allegedly shot him three days ago outside his Heckenberg home has been arrested. PT1M5S 620 349 Qusay Al Mhanawi fled his home in war-ravaged Iraq in hope of a better life for him and his family.Years later, after a long stint in a refugee camp in Syria, he made it to Australia as a refugee.He had reason to be happy last Friday, being..>> view originalSafe Schools: NSW Premier Mike Baird defends federal government's review
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Q&A: Daniel Andrews commits to Safe Schools program Watch what the Victorian Premier had to say on the Safe Schools program which aims to help LGBTI school students. (Video courtesy ABC) PT2M20S 620 349 NSW Premier Mike Baird has defended the federal government's changes to Safe Schools by revealing his own concerns over the material within the controversial anti-bullying program.The program, which offers resources for same sex attracted, interse..>> view originalSchoolgirl, man arrested in Sydney accused of financing Islamic State terror group
Schoolgirl, man arrested in Sydney accused of financing Islamic State terror group Updated March 22, 2016 17:56:50 A 16-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man have been arrested in Sydney on suspicion of financing the Islamic State (IS) terror group. Key points: Police interested for some time in 20yo man linked to financing ISPolice working to raise awareness of the indicators of children being radicalisedSpecific amount of money sent overseas to allegedly fund IS not di..>> view originalBody dumped in abandoned goldmine
Tough new laws for Vic sex offenders
Tough new laws for Vic sex offendersVictorian sex offenders who recklessly breach supervision orders will be thrown into jail for a mandatory 12 months.Police will also be allowed to hold serious sex offenders for up to 72 hours without a charge - up from 10 hours - under new laws set to be introduced.The changes come after Sean Christian Price, who had a history of violent sexual offending, murdered teenager Masa Vukotic in a Melbourne park last year.He was on a supervision order at the time bu..>> view originalWoman faces court over Sydney death
Malcolm Turnbull says Tony Abbott 'not right' to claim full credit for current policies
Malcolm Turnbull says Tony Abbott 'not right' to claim full credit for current policies Updated March 22, 2016 16:04:00 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has hit back at Tony Abbott's claim that the current Government will fight this year's election on the Abbott government's record. Key points:Turnbull says Abbott not right to take credit for current policiesPM highlights his work on media law changes, Senate reformAbbott describes Turnbull election threat as 'intellige..>> view original
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