Indonesia is forcing people with drug dependence problems to go into rehab. joloei/www.shutterstock.comEarlier this year, Indonesia executed 14 people, including Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, for drug offences. President Joko Widodo portrayed the executions as the ultimate weapon in an expansive “war on drugs”...
Lawyers and asylum seeker advocates are concerned that the Border Force Act will have a 'chilling effect' on whistleblowers working in detention centres. AAP/Eoin BlackwellOn Wednesday, the Australian Border Force Act came into force. It makes it an offence for an “entrusted person” (an Australian Border Force employee) to make a...
Trade Minister Andrew Robb continues to argue the case for the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership.Dan Himbrechts/AAPAustralia’s Trade Minister Andrew Robb is regularly lauded as one of the most effective performers in the federal government for finalising his “trifecta” of free trade agreements with South Korea, Japan and...
The last fortnight has featured The Killing Season and Q&A on the ABC, allegations against Shorten from his union boss days, and a national security focus from the government. Media expectations were that these events would produce a large shift to the Coalition, but these expectations have not been borne out, with the Coalition only gaining...
Old and unwanted equipment and business assets are often worth far more than they appear particularly those containing valuable metals. Precious metals, led by gold and silver reaching record highs...
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Everyone wants to live life with independence and dignity. For people with disabilities, achieving this often requires the right support. This is where NDIS providers play an important role. These pro...
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In the modern world, where manufacturing has become highly interconnected, the weakest components of the supply chain can only make the chain as strong as it is. One defective component might cause ...
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