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Multicultural Nation

Australia was taken down the path of multiculturalism in 1972 by the father of multiculturalism Al Grassby, Immigration Minister in the Whitlam Government 1972-4. Then, there was dedicated support of communities as part of the opening up of Australia to the world.   Now, the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia, wants the Government to …

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Juvenile in Adult Detention as Facilities Overflow

Several juvenile offenders have been held in detention in adult watchhouse facilities for over 30 days following an overflow of juvenile inmates from juvenile detention facilities. One instance had a juvenile offender in detention at a watchhouse for 33 days, leading to a significant deterioration in health. The Queensland state juvenile has recently been inundated …

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AOC rejects Russian boycott

An international dispute over allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics continues to escalate, as Ukraine is strong in its threat to boycott the games. While the fate of ‘neutral athletes’ from Russia and Belarus in the upcoming games remains undecided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the prospect of …

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