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Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.

AAP · Aug 12

Drones not nets: Bar Beach protest against summer shark nets

Protesters have taken the place of marine life in netting in a display fighting against the use of shark nets

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

An advocate who spent years pursuing her alleged abuser believes her case may have turned out differently if state government law reforms had been in place.

AAP · Apr 29

NSW premier hosing down greyhound racing ban before inquiry a ‘mockery’, Animal Justice MP says

Emma Hurst blasts ‘absurd turn of events’ and calls for public reassurance after damning allegations dog deaths are higher than thought

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2024

Demand for 'extreme' piggery and farm restrictions

An inquiry into Victoria's pork industry has called for the state government to ban sow stalls and make security cameras mandatory at abattoirs and farms.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

From Photoshop To 'You Don't Look Like An MP', Female Politicians Are Still Judged On Their Appearance

For years, female politicians have been criticised by the public for their wardrobe. The trend has continued.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21, 2024

Georgie Purcell photoshop scandal shows why transparency is crucial when it comes to AI

Nine News editing blunder on MP’s image a harbinger for media world increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

No pets allowed: NSW pushed to act on ‘urgent’ need to make rentals more animal-friendly

Animal Justice party will put forward an amendment to the government’s bill that further strengthens laws allowing renters to own pets

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023

Conservative NSW parties will benefit from shunning of Mark Latham, experts say

Shooters party and potentially Liberal Democrats may have more influence in upper house as One Nation becomes marginalised

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

NSW upper house results revealed after weeks of counting following election

The makeup of the NSW upper house is finalised almost a month after Chris Minns swept to power at the NSW state election.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023