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Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rights ...

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After years on the extreme fringes of politics, Pauline Hanson’s party is on the rise ...

What’s happening on American streets makes clear that a charter of rights does not prevent state overreach. But human rights must be more than a debating point ...

Agency does not plan to fully implement recommended safety measures until 2027, despite reports of hundreds of security incidents ...

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