Public servants urged not to access citizens' private data
Queensland’s corruption watchdog is urging public servants not to access citizens' private data illegally.
Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran said doing so could have detrimental consequences for victims of crimes, including domestic violence.
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Colombian protests against tax laws leave 19 dead
At least 19 people have died and 87 are missing following widespread and week-long protests in Colombia.
Protests against changes to Colombia’s tax system and President Ivan Duque have allegedly been met with excessive force, with some police officers shooting at demonstrators.
Scottish National Party expected to win Scotland election today
Nicola Sturgeon could be elected as First Minister for another 5 years as Scotland heads to the polls in a Parliamentary election today.
Ms Sturgeon’s pro-independence Scottish National Party is expected to win the majority in the 129-seat parliament.
Federal Court to hear challenge against Australia's ban on outbound travel today
The Federal Government's outbound travel ban will be challenged in federal court by LibertyWorks - a conservative non-profit group.
The group launched legal action against Australia’s travel ban in December last year, arguing it is a breach of fundamental human rights.
City Hall to introduce family friendly meeting hours
Brisbane City Council introduces ‘family-friendly’ hours and video conferencing for its council and committee meetings.
Councilors campaigned for the changes last year to better support participation and flexibility, particularly for those who need to care for children.
Brisbane council claims $22 mil is adequate to fill Riverwalk gaps
Brisbane City Council is questioning whether $22 million is enough to fill Anastacia Palaszczuk’s pledge to fill Riverwalk gaps at Kangaroo Point.
The stretch between Captain Burke Park, underneath the Story Bridge, and Mowbray Park in East Brisbane is hampered by private land, pontoons and moorings which will make the project expensive and difficult.
UnitingCare cyberattack claimed by REvil/Sodin
The cyber attackers who allegedly hacked UnitingCare Queensland's patient records have taken responsibility.
REvil/Sodin (named after the science fiction film resident evil) has claimed to of made over 100 million dollars from their collection of cyberattacks.
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US to support waiver on COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights
The United States will support calls to temporarily waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines.
India and South Africa have been urging World Trade Organization members to support the waiver, saying it will address vaccine shortages in poor countries.