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The State Government will move to toughen up aspects of its proposed changes to the laws around assaults against emergency services workers, ahead of debate on the Bill in Parliament today.
The new South Australian initiative aimed at protecting people at risk of domestic violence is showing strong results, including identifying potential victims who had previously never reached out to support services.
A senior prosecutor with broad experience in criminal, civil, coronial and child protection matters has today been appointed to the Magistrates Court in South Australia.
Steps taken by South Australia Police to address sex discrimination and sexual harassment within their organisation have been highlighted in the latest report by the Equal Opportunity Commission released today.
Proposed laws which will be introduced to State Parliament today will see tough penalties imposed on people who spit on or throw biological material at police, corrections officers or other emergency services workers, as well as an increase to the maximum penalty for certain offences involving the assault of police and other emergency service workers.
The Federal Court’s findings that ticket reseller Viagogo made false or misleading representations highlight why consumers need to exercise caution when dealing with the online reseller.
People who spit or throw other bodily materials at police officers and other emergency services workers would face tough penalties under new laws proposed by the State Government.
The Public Trustee and the Office of the Public Advocate will be merged, under proposed reforms aimed at improving support to some of South Australia’s most vulnerable citizens.
The State Government will introduce legislation abolishing the defence of provocation by the end of the year, after announcing today a Bill will be drafted to go out for extensive consultation.
Changes to the Victims of Crime Act will make it easier and less stressful for victims to access compensation.
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