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Day: 17/01/2026

UPDATE Success: letter from religious leaders called for new vilification privision to be dropped and the Albanese government made the change

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Dear Prime Minister

UPDATE: A powerful letter: the government has split the bill (17/1/26) and removed the racial hatred component, as demanded in the faith leaders’ letter. Will see soon whether all of the letter’s agenda has been met. 16 January, 2026The Hon.… Continue Reading →

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Female nurses win right to women only changing room

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Darlington nurses

The big 300-ton hinge bearings that allow the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s arch to function came from Darlington in the north of England. And the town was also one end of the first public railway, the Stockton and Darlington railway. But… Continue Reading →

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Open letter from wide range Australia’s religious leaders (but no Jews) expresses concern about hate speech and antisemitism bill

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Dear Prime Minister

UPDATE: A powerful letter: the government has split the bill (17/1/26) and removed the racial hatred component, as demanded in the faith leaders’ letter. Will see soon whether all of the letter’s agenda has been met. 16 January, 2026The Hon.… Continue Reading →

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