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Feb 16, 2019
MONDAY 11TH
'We won': Landmark climate ruling as NSW court rejects coal mine
"Environmental groups are cheering a decision in NSW's Land and Environment Court that found emissions of greenhouse gases and resulting climate change from a proposed coal mine were among the reasons to reject the project"
Darrell Lea heir's millions locked away by state
Robert Lea is an heir of the Darrell Lea fortune, but he is forced to request permission from the Queensland government to spend his own money.
Neoprene knock-offs: how Australian designers are taking on copycats
The article outlines the difficulty and the legality of stealing designs in the fashion world. State of Escape, a popular neoprene bag brand, shares their story of copycats.
It must stop: Scott Morrison to unveil $78 million family violence package
Scott Morrison is leading a push to protect women and children from domestic violence. $60 million will be invested into emergency housing and $18 million spent on shielding women and children from violence if they are to stay in their own homes.
TUESDAY 12TH
"Australian companies are disadvantaged and “are already losing revenue” thanks to the Government’s rushed encryption busting legislation, critics say."
The win to stop the Rocky Hill coalmine happened in the right place and just in time
The reasons the Rocky Hill coalmine was rejected made international news. The article explores the process that led to the refusal.
'"I couldn't stay quiet": Barbara Spriggs, the woman who sparked aged care inquiry'
Barbara Spriggs was the first witness at the royal commission into aged care, after campaigning to solve the mystery of what happened to her late husband Bob at a nursing home.
WEDNESDAY 13TH
Government foreshadows border protection announcements in the wake of historic loss in Parliament
"The Federal Government is gearing up for an election fight on border protection after its historic defeat on the floor of Parliament over medical care for asylum seekers."
Sydney stadium legal stoush fast-tracked
A community group has had a last-minute attempt to stop the demolition of Sydney's Allianz stadium. Community group, 'Local Democracy Matters' "launched legal proceedings in the Land and Environment Court claiming the NSW government botched the approval process ahead of demolition works which were potentially to start this week."
Pay up or be denied: New NSW festival regulations leaked online shows tough future for music
Festivals will now have to seek permission from the government agency to go ahead with their plans. The festivals will be categorised by their risk levels, with those seen as high risk festivals needing to pay significantly more to cover for mandatory police and medical assistance. It puts festivals in a tough place, with some threatening they won't be able to continue.
THURSDAY 14TH
'Throwing workers a bone': Deliveroo calls for national laws to govern gig economy
Deliveroo has called for a legislative change to employment law in light of the growing gig economy. "The food delivery platform made a submission on Tuesday to the Victorian government's inquiry into on-demand work calling for a "Future Work Act" to allow it and other platforms to offer riders benefits without employment in what has been described as a 'third way'."
Woolworths pokies players plied with free drinks to keep them gambling, whistleblower says
"Dozens of Woolworths pubs are being investigated over claims staff illegally gave free drinks to pokie players to keep them gambling longer, as a whistleblower alleges staff were instructed on how to cover up the practice."
Parklea prison offer sacked for sending Valentine's Day card to inmate
A Parklea prison officer has been taken into custody after a Valentine's Day card she sent to an inmate was found. She has been let go from her employment due to the inappropriate nature of their romantic relationship.
FRIDAY 15TH
Senate inquiry calls for new laws identifying dowry-related abuse as domestic violence
"The damaging and too-often deadly consequences of dowry-related abuse in Australia must urgently be tackled with new national laws identifying the "pernicious" cultural practice as a form of domestic violence, the final report of a Senate inquiry has recommended."
Consumer groups shun mortgage broker forum
"Consumer groups have called out the mortgage-broking industry for paying lip service to wanting reforms while lobbying politicians to save their commissions."
Financial services, health among industries on notice over modern slavery
"Superannuation investors have put companies in financial services, mining and healthcare on notice about enabling modern slavery ahead of the first mandatory reports due under Australian law."
Apple and Google urged to remove Saudi app that tracks women
Absher, an app from the Saudi government is a "government e-portal where users can access an array of government services related to Hajj, visa, National ID, traffic violations, and health insurance among others, according to the Saudi Ministry of Interior." The app also has a feature for male guardians to limit and track the whereabouts for their female dependents. Human rights lawyers have sought for Apple and Google to not allow the app on their platforms as it restricts individual freedoms.
"Residents living in flats overlooked by the Tate Modern on London's Southbank have lost their High Court bid to stop "hundreds of thousands of visitors" looking into their homes from the art gallery's viewing platform."
