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Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.

Welfare debts waived for domestic violence survivors

Welfare debts waived for domestic violence survivors

Welfare debts waived for domestic violence survivors

Welfare debts waived for domestic violence survivors

Centrelink debt incurred through "insidious" family violence will be waived for survivors to stop further abuse from being inflicted on vulnerable people.

Superyacht worker apologises for ex-girlfriend's kidnap

Superyacht worker apologises for ex-girlfriend's kidnap

Superyacht worker apologises for ex-girlfriend's kidnap

Superyacht worker apologises for ex-girlfriend's kidnap

A superyacht worker who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and threatened her with a knife blade is fighting to avoid a prison term for his offending.

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Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Police will be able to issue immediate 12-month protections to alleged domestic violence victims after legislation passed state parliament.

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

The head of one of Australia's largest university institutions has used a keynote speech to back gender-based violence reform and call for cheaper fees.

Scores of childcare workers' clearances to be suspended

Scores of childcare workers' clearances to be suspended

A gap allowing childcare workers accused of offences to keep working in one state will be closed, with more than 170 people in the firing line.

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Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

A state's Victims' Commissioner has resigned after damning findings from a review into a domestic violence helpline.

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

Understaffed, abused and at the mercy of constant job changes, retail workers are burned out and almost half plan to throw in the towel.

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

People exposing wrongdoing are facing reprisals such as losing their jobs or being bullied and harassed, sparking calls for better whistleblower protections.

State squeezes feds on national CCTV trial in childcare

State squeezes feds on national CCTV trial in childcare

State squeezes feds on national CCTV trial in childcare

State squeezes feds on national CCTV trial in childcare

A national trial of CCTV in childcare centres is expected to be discussed at a meeting of federal, state and territory ministers after a damning safety review.

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse.

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.

Why the dark truth of domestic violence is unbelievable

Why the dark truth of domestic violence is unbelievable

Why the dark truth of domestic violence is unbelievable

Why the dark truth of domestic violence is unbelievable

The more domestic violence survivors are victimised, the less likely they'll be believed - and liars are more believable than truth-tellers, research reveals.

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'Not acceptable': child 'groomer' retains work permit

Authorities are racing to cancel a blacklisted educator's working with children permit after his ex-employer substantiated claims of inappropriate behaviour.

Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to lower-security prison

After speaking with authorities about others involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved to a low-security prison.

Fresh abuse case prompts childcare plea for worker info

Childcare providers call for more information about their staff's history to protect kids from predators after another worker was accused of abuse.

Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse

A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors.

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Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again rejected his ex-partner's claims of emotional and physical abuse as false.

Calls for childcare register to include work histories

There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.

Service gap a revolving door for women fleeing violence

A "revolving door" of referrals to various support services awaits women fleeing family violence, driven by chronic underfunding of social housing.

Diddy to be sentenced on October 3

Sean "Diddy" Combs may ask the judge to set aside his conviction at his sentencing in October.

Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare

After shocking allegations of abuse, parents have grown hesitant to send their kids to childcare, prompting calls to prioritise child safety rather than access.

Women in missing middle struggle during divorce process

Women are accepting unfair divorce settlements with few legal services targeted for those who don't qualify for legal aid but still cannot afford a lawyer.

Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.

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