Police as the primary responder can potentially escalate a situation.
Category: Social & health
Early education and care for every child, says PC
Every child in Australia should have access to at least three days a week of high-quality learning.
New mental health chief for NSW
Jennifer Black brings to the role 30 years’ experience in policy development and service reform.
Victoria introduces pill-testing bill
Mobile testing services will attend music festivals throughout the 18-month implementation trial.
NSW Gov invests in biomedical facility
Construction has begun on a new RNA research facility at Macquarie University to enable the state to tackle future health challenges.
Vic Gov funding for anti-vaping campaign
The two-year project will involve local councils, sporting bodies, community organisations, and universities.
Commissioner hopeful about DV targets, but data yet to be seen
Australia’s domestic violence commissioner is confident the national plan to end DV is on track.
WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages
WA councils will be able to approve applications to live in caravans for up to two years.
Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks
Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.
New CEO for Housing Australia
Scott Langford has been appointed as the new CEO of the independent national social and affordable housing authority.