Tag: Victoria
In parts of Australia, unborn babies aren’t legally seen as people. Here’s why that needs to change
Under current laws in most states and territories, the life of an unborn child is legally indistinguishable from that of the mother.
We can't rely on the 'dogs breakfast' of disaster warnings to do the hard work of building community resilience
Whether it’s pamphlets aimed at prevention or text alerts, mass communication is often relied on during disasters. This flawed approach can be improved by engaging meaningfully with communities.
Using social media for your holiday 'inspo' can be risky and even dangerous – here's why
The content on social media platforms doesn’t always portray the locations accurately, setting unrealistic expectations and even luring tourists into trouble.
Legal in one state, a crime in another: laws banning hate symbols are a mixed bag
Queensland is the latest state bring in laws banning neo-Nazi and far-right symbols, but no one knows yet precisely what will be banned. Here’s how the laws differ across the country.
Dan Andrews quits after nine years as premier of Victoria
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is stepping down after nine years in the job.
Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more
Other states may well follow Victoria’s lead, but the 7.5% levy is likely to have a very modest impact on rental housing supply. There’s much more governments could do.
