WA state government criticized the proposed Aboriginal heritage bill
A group of Aboriginal landowners from across Western Australia have criticized the state government’s proposed Aboriginal heritage bill, saying there are real concerns that further sacred sites risk being destroyed.
Scott Morrison criticized after posting disgraceful photo
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has been called out by Victorian Labor MP, Julian Hill, after posting a photo of a remembrance event for four deceased children as a fake father's day post.
Hill reprimanded the Prime Minister, saying he has “shamelessly turned this photo into a tribute to himself” and that “there is something seriously wrong with this bloke and his character”.
QLD Premier warns families gathering at QLD-NSW border
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has criticized families congregating on the Queensland NSW Border.
Palaszcuzuk condemned the act and said it could potentially jeopardize the rest of Queensland.
Federal Government rejects accusations of denying for the safe work women's safety recommendations
The Federal Government has rejected that they denied 49 of 55 recommendations for the safe work women's safety recommendations after accusations stirred online.
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, announced the claims were misleading and that only 12 suggestions were made, and they implemented 6.
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Taliban announce new governent policies
Taliban announce new interim Afghan government as protests against their rule grow.
The Taliban had promised an inclusive government that would reflect the ethnic makeup of the country, but all the top positions were handed to key leaders from the movement and the Haqqani network - the most violent branch of the Taliban known for devastating attacks.
Federal Government criticized for not distrubuting vaccines evenly
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has criticized the vaccine distribution from the Federal Government, calling it an “egg and spoon race”.
Andrews announced that NSW had received more vaccines than any other state, leaving other states with less than what was promised.
Vaccine Passports set to be issued in October
Australian Authorities have announced Vaccine Passports will start being issued in October for international travel bubble arrangements.
The vaccine passport will come in both mobile and printed formats. The Government announced they’ll be taking inspiration from the US International Travel plan, allowing only fully immunized people to travel into Australia.
Brisbane Metro construction to permanently change access to city
Brisbane Metro is set to begin construction on a 225-meter mined tunnel from the top of Adelaide Street linking to King George Square station.
From September 20, access through North Quay will permanently change for drivers, pedestrians and the construction is set to disrupt public transport users.
Scott Morrison defends Father's Day trip
Scott Morrison has defended a trip to see his family on Father's Day arguing he went home to Sydney then returned to Canberra under an essential work exemption.
This comes on top of the recent criticism of the photo he chose to celebrate father's day.