New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Australian State to Get Fourth Leader in 10 Years, as Premier Resigns
October 1, 2021
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‘Open for All’: New Business Directory Launches Today for Vaxxed and Unvaxxed Customers
September 26, 2021
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A new online directory featuring businesses keen to stay open for all customers—vaccinated or not—has launched today in Australia. Volunteers behind the “Open For All” initiative say hundreds of businesses have signed up over a two-week period, noting a significant uptake from customer-facing industries, including health and fitness, hair and beauty, trades, and B2B business…
Australian State Defending Third ‘Wave’ of Lawsuits Against COVID-19 Restrictions
September 17, 2021
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New South Wales is defending a third tranche of lawsuits challenging the state government’s response to COVID-19, including vaccine mandates and health restrictions. On Sept. 17, the NSW Supreme Court heard from the state health minister’s lawyer Daniel Reynolds that it was facing a new civil suit launched by John Larter, veteran paramedic, and deputy…
Australian State Won’t Restrict Unvaccinated Once 80 Percent Vaccine Threshold Met: Deputy Leader
September 12, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Deputy Premier John Barilaro says unvaccinated individuals will only be locked out of businesses for a few weeks after the state reaches the 70 percent vaccination target. Last week, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian unveiled the roadmap to freedom that says once the state reaches the 70 percent benchmark, businesses would be…
‘Significant’ Fines for Businesses Serving Unvaccinated Customers: NSW Deputy Leader
September 9, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Deputy Premier John Barilaro says businesses face “significant fines” if they serve unvaccinated customers. His comments come after the premier unveiled the NSW “roadmap to freedom” to allow retail outlets and hospitality venues to open their doors to customers once 70 percent of the state population is vaccinated. “There will be…
Politicians, Environment Protection Authority Hoisted by Their Own Petard
Commentary The New South Wales government has only itself to blame if it does not like the ruling from the state’s Land and Environment Court, which has ordered the state’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to develop goals and policies to ensure the environment is protected from climate change. The landmark ruling came after a challenge…
Protesting Harsh Restrictions Doesn’t Necessarily Make You an Anarchist
Commentary Lockdown opponents took to the streets of Sydney’s CBD in late July, in defiance of public health orders, to protest the severity of COVID restrictions imposed by the New South Wales (NSW) government. Violence broke out, resulting in numerous injuries and many arrests. NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller, was quick to brand those who…
School Suspends Staff Member for Attending Anti-Lockdown Protest
One of Sydney’s most prestigious schools, The Kings School, has suspended a staff member who boasted about attending the major anti-lockdown protests on the weekend. The matter has been reported to the police. School Headmaster Tony George said it was “very disappointing” to see individuals breach public health orders, particularly given how “hard everyone is…
Sydney to Endure 4 More Weeks of Lockdown
Sydney will remain in lockdown for another four weeks after having already endured a month of stay-at-home orders and restrictions, the New South Wales government announced on Wednesday. A release from the NSW government cited “low vaccination rates” for the continuing lockdown. “This extra time will allow NSW residents to significantly increase the uptake of…
Protestors Against COVID Restrictions Labelled ‘Anarchists’ by NSW Police Chief
New South Wales (NSW) Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has labelled protestors who attended the massive July 24 Sydney rally against COVID restrictions “anarchists.” Fuller revealed that police had received over 10,000 tip-offs regarding individuals involved in the protests and that 57 people had been charged, while 250 were fined. Officials and police in NSW and…
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