Supporters of socialist leaders took to streets in Peru

Supporters of socialist Pedro Castillo and conservative Keiko Fujimori took to the streets in Peru on Saturday, over the result of a June 6 presidential election.

Mr Castillo, who received 50.125 percent of the vote, declared himself the winner. While, Mr Fujimori got 49.875 percent of the votes and has made claims of large-scale election fraud.

The supporters of Castillo gathered are calling for the left-wing candidate to be formally announced as president-elect.

The National Jury of Elections says it is still reviewing votes and is yet to declare a winner.

QCCL concerned about the mandatory use of Check-in QLD app

Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (QCCL) is concerned the government’s decision to make the Check-in Queensland app mandatory is a privacy risk.

From July 9 mandatory use of the COVID Check-In app will be extended to a range of sectors, including gyms, places of worship, and adult entertainment venues.

LNP assures $500,000 for employing vulnerable people

The Liberal National Party assures access to up to half a million dollars to create jobs for vulnerable people including those with a disability and refugees, under the future government.

LNP leader David Crisafulli announced an annual $20 million social entrepreneurs loan scheme, with loans to be capped at $500,000.

Victorian Government set to fast-track formal recognition of Traditional Owner groups

The Victorian Government is being urged to fast-track the process of formally recognising Traditional Owner groups.

The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, which is tasked with building the treaty negotiation framework, expressed disappointment that certain Traditional Owner groups are still not formally recognised.