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Report finds justice system ‘failing’ sexual violence victims

‘In many ways my experience with the police and legal system was far worse, and far more traumatic, than the violence.’

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The justice system is failing sexual violence victims and survivors, according to a new inquiry report published last week.

Second Victorian top cop on way out in leadership shake-up

It comes less than a week after former Chief Commissioner Shane Patton resigned from his job.

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Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson will leave the force after 37 years when his contract ends in July.

Australia’s new ‘right to disconnect’ laws slash unpaid overtime by 33 per cent

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Since the right to disconnect laws, unpaid overtime has fallen from 5.4 to 3.6 hours per week.

Sam Kerr’s ‘deeply offensive’ insult to taxi driver revealed

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Sam Kerr outside court in London before another day of hearing.

Sam Kerr says she feared for her life in ill-fated taxi ride, reveals baby’s gender

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Sam Kerr is facing a racially aggravated public order charge at Kingston Crown Court in London, where she also revealed her fiancée Mewis is carrying a baby boy.

Major reform to stamp out ‘disgusting’ racial hatred

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The NSW Government has announced new measures to crack down on troubling graffiti, racial hatred and antisemitism.