Mexico has taken a historical step with the supreme court's decision to decriminalize abortion. 

Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional, a major victory for women's health and human rights

The Mexican ruling opens the door to the possibility for the release of women incarcerated for having had abortions. It could also lead to US women in states such as Texas deciding to travel south of the border to terminate their pregnancies.

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.

Traditional owners are calling for a redraft of the Western Australian government’s proposed Aboriginal heritage law, which will allow the state government to have the final say on what happens to sacred sites threatened by mining.

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”.

The image was of the Prime Minister and his family, releasing a dove in tribute for one of the four deceased children.

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.

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. 

She also said that the 55 recommendations covered a whole range of areas, like research, data, primary prevention initiatives, and workplace changes, and also some legal changes, therefore implying there were in fact 49 denied recommendations.

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.

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.  

NSW has been given 45 percent of the Pfizer doses being distributed despite having about 32 percent of Australia's population. 

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.