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Federal politics live: Australia, Germany to sign status of forces agreement
Hello and welcome to today's federal politics live blog. It's great to have you join us for another sitting day here on Capital Hill. We're live from Parliament House in Canberra, here and ready to bring you today's federal politics news. Here's some of the politics news you might have missed this morning from: Legislation to crack down on organised crime and illegal tobacco has been introduced to parliament.
The Farrer by-election is a test for the Coalition. For voters it's an opportunity
The upcoming Farrer by-election is already being talked about as a litmus test for the new opposition leader and an ascendant One Nation. It'll also be a measure of major party politics. Things don't change much in Barellan, a one road village where shops are often shuttered and brick-coloured dirt coats your boots. The town's main attraction is a 13.8-metre-tall tennis racket, a tribute to former resident and Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
It takes a village to raise a child, but what if the village votes red? Original
There's a bumper sticker on a car in the parking lot where my daughter takes dance lessons. It reads, "Trump 2020." Another on the back declares, "We're Saying Christmas Again!" I'm a single mom, and I'm planning to stay that way. I'm disabled, queer, and nonbinary. I'm vegan and pagan, and so is my joyful, precocious 7-year-old daughter. She's the one who insists upon both. There’s been no diagnoses, but we're what she likes to call "neurosparkly." We homeschool.
Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns accuses Peter Dutton of blocking show of unity after synagogue attack
Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns has alleged Peter Dutton personally intervened to stop a senior member of the Coalition reading out his statement following the terror attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Mr Burns fronted a joint press conference on Friday following the attack with Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson and members of the Jewish community in an effort to "present a united front".
Scott: Success is Great, But Don’t Forget to Be a Person – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer December 10, 2020 It’s weird to reflect back on my undergrad experience as someone who never thought they would go to college. I was always a good student as a child, but higher education never felt inevitable, nor was it expected of me. By the time I finished high school, I saw school as little more than a place where I went to get bullied and fail math tests.
Scott: We Can’t Honor Women from Utah’s Past Without Hard Conversations About the Present – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Cassandra Palor Utah State Capital In Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer November 18, 2020 At seven feet six inches tall, the likeness of Martha Hughes Cannon towers temporarily within the Utah State Capitol.
Scott: We Need To Cut Back On Salt Lake Superiority – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons) By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer November 13, 2020 Whether it be over football or politics, there has always been tension between the Salt Lake City metropolitan area and Utah County. The way both communities view one another is entrenched in rivalry, but I have to say that, as a Salt Lake resident myself, the derision we express toward anyone south of our immediate bubble is getting old.
Scott: Young/Dumb is a Case Study in the Power of Platforming – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer October 1, 2020 Kwaku El finally struck a nerve large enough to, at least temporarily, rocket his name into Utah politics. El is a co-creator of Young/Dumb, a local event business that has thrown several parties in protest of precautionary measures designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To those of us acquainted with El through Utah’s local Twitter scene, this latest controversy is hardly a surprise.
Scott: Not Just Boomers: Young People Are Falling for Internet Conspiracies – The Daily Utah Chronicle
A student sita in the Marriott library to work on her online class, Monday, August 31, 2015. By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer September 10, 2020 If asked to describe the demographic most likely to post wildly sensationalist and factually-challenged political content on social media, many people would single out baby boomers.
Scott: Cut Teachers Some Slack This Fall – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer September 2, 2020 Teaching has never been an easy gig, but the responsibility of guiding young minds through a pandemic and civil unrest is unimaginable. Teachers are expected to take the turbulence in stride, as children will suffer from a stalled education and frankly, some form of childcare is necessary for the gears of the economy to grind back to life.
Scott: The Fight Against Trafficking Is Derailed By Your Exploitative Conspiracy Theories – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons) By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer August 18, 2020 Somewhere amidst the shapeless slog of the pandemic’s summer months, I received a notification adding me to a new Facebook group. The group was local, primarily made up of alumni from my high school, and it was designated to foster discussion on whatever captured our interest.
Scott: Taking the Protest to Your Neighbor’s Porch – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons) By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer August 11, 2020 Every year, we write a new version of the same article encouraging students to become involved in local politics. We build our case that college students have a unique passion for making a difference, that voting is a civic duty and yes, you can even get college credit for a political internship through the Hinckley Institute.
Scott: Six Steps to Better Allyship – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Demonstrators raise their fists in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in front of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 4th 2020. (Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer June 16, 2020 In the last two weeks, public support for the Black Lives Matter movement has skyrocketed. The protests — which a majority of Americans support — were sparked by the devastating murder of George Floyd and are the cries of a country in agony.
Scott: Shielding White Children From The Reality of Racism is a Failure – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer June 12, 2020 When I was in second grade, my teacher performed a rendition of Jane Elliott’s controversial “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise. The “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise takes a group of people, separates them by eye color, and proceeds to discriminate against one group while favoring the other.
Scott: Racism in Utah Schools Leaves Long-term Wounds – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer June 5, 2020 The youth are our future, which is why it is concerning that so many recent high profile acts of racism in Utah have come at the hands of high school students. Whether it be slurs at basketball games or ignorant scribbles in yearbooks, white Utahns have a long way to go in building a community that is safe and accepting toward everybody.
Scott: The U Is Losing Its Opportunity to Repair Its Relationship With Students – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle) Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.
Letter From the Editor: 2020 Legislative Session – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) By Elise Scott and Sheely Edwards January 28, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Utah State Legislature gathers during the first three months of every year to pass legislation both helpful and harmful to the people of Utah. For 45 days, legislators debate changes to the law that will shape the lives of every Utahn, both in the short and long term.
Scott: Horror Movies Can Teach Kids As Well As Scare Them – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle) (Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle) (Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Elise Scott, Opinion Editor November 13, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Each time a new scary movie comes out, I know to expect a call from my teenage siblings.
Scott: Closing the Distance Between a Real and Fake Hate Symbol – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy Public Domain Pictures) (Courtesy Public Domain Pictures) (Courtesy Public Domain Pictures) By Elise Scott October 18, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Last month, the Anti-Defamation League registered the “OK” sign into its database of hate symbols. As the press release spread across social media, people bemoaned the state of the world, tainted by the supposed fragility of self-victimizing social justice warriors.
Scott: Want to Reduce Online Hate Speech? Stop Spreading it From Your Own Account – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Elise Scott September 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification I generally make it a point to not engage with hate groups online. While I believe it is vital to be aware of their movements and tactics, doing so does not necessitate adding to their follower count.
Scott: Clean the Air by Switching to Your Bike – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Electric bikes in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Cassandra Palor Electric bikes in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Cassandra Palor Cassandra Palor Electric bikes in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 5, 2018. By Elise Scott September 5, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The University of Utah is absolutely beautiful this time of year.
Scott: Stealing Pride Flags is an Act of Hate – Daily Utah Chronicle
Courtesy Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Throughout the month of June, pride flags have fluttered in front of many Utah homes and businesses, symbols of support for the LGBTQ community and celebration of its perseverance in an often-unfriendly world.
Fax machines are being kept on life support by Canberra's health system despite calls for change
Updated June 23, 2019 09:47:34 Picture this: Doctors loitering near fax machines waiting for a piece of paper to be spat out, while highly qualified surgeons stand by landline telephones, anticipating a call after beeping a pager. It conjures up images of a 1990s hospital-themed television drama, but it is the 2019 reality inside Canberra's health system.
Scott: A Timely GRAMA Process Empowers the Public – Daily Utah Chronicle
The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) was passed by the state of Utah to regulate government entities as they release or deny information requested of them by the public. Not only may a citizen request records from their city and county officials and members of the state legislature, but they may also request information from a public college like the University of Utah.
Canberra is getting its own Digital Health Record, and it will be life changing for Jen
Posted June 16, 2019 08:27:02 When Jen Sutherland winds up in the emergency department in debilitating pain, she is often forced to relay to the staff a decade of complicated medical history before she can be treated.
Canberra wants to legalise weed for personal use, but the finer details are clouding the air
Posted June 10, 2019 08:10:26 On the surface, legalising marijuana in Canberra seems a fairly simple proposition. But if ACT Labor thinks its bill is going to float through the Legislative Assembly, it is mistaken. Possession of small amounts of the drug is already decriminalised in the ACT and punishable by a $100 fine, but, since the idea of legalising cannabis was mooted, more questions have been raised than answers.
William Slim Drive to be renamed over sexual abuse allegations against former governor-general
A man who alleges he was sexually abused by Australia's 13th governor-general says he is "overwhelmed" that a major road in Canberra's north will be stripped of a name he associates with abuse he suffered as a child.
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry announces teenage son was suspended from school for fighting
Posted May 24, 2019 13:13:52 The ACT's Education Minister Yvette Berry, whose charge involves reducing violence in Canberra schools, has revealed her 15-year-old son was suspended after being involved in a fight outside of school hours. Ms Berry said she had taken steps to mitigate any perceived conflict of interest in her portfolio, including having no contact with the school about the fight.
Scott: Students Must Neutralize Bias and Remain Involved with Tenure Evaluations – Daily Utah Chronicle
At the University of Utah, faculty members who are pursuing tenure have their performance evaluated through the Retention, Performance and Tenure (RPT) process. These regular reviews allow them to rise in rank, progress along their career path and build support for their academic pursuits. Many stakeholders are involved in this process — including students, who sit upon Student Advisory Committees (SACs).
Canberra tree threatening multi-million dollar Manuka hotel is just a 'weed', developer says
Updated May 22, 2019 16:34:32 A lone tree is threatening to take down a multi-million dollar hotel development by a prominent Canberra family, who have lashed out at the "hateful" decision to protect it.
Owning a car in Canberra is about to get cheaper — we've used toys to show you how
Posted May 19, 2019 10:30:27 If you drive a car, you are likely familiar with that sinking feeling when you receive a reminder notice to pay your registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance in the mail. It is a big cost, especially in the ACT, which has some of the highest premiums in the country. But from February next year, Canberra will move to a "no-fault" scheme, which will cover more drivers and could hit the back pocket a little less.
Canberra politician Tara Cheyne reveals STI diagnosis in call for reduced stigma around sexual health
Updated May 15, 2019 12:25:48 An ACT politician has revealed she once contracted chlamydia in a speech calling for action to reduce the stigma around sexually transmitted diseases.
Canberra set to recognise animals as 'sentient beings' that are able to feel and perceive in Australian first
Pet owners who keep their dogs locked up and do not allow them to exercise for longer than one day could face a fine of up to $4,000 under sweeping changes that enshrine animal feelings into ACT law.
Canberra set to recognise animals as 'sentient beings' that are able to feel and perceive in Australian first
By Elise Scott, Tahlia Roy and Niki Burnside Updated May 13, 2019 10:29:16 Pet owners who keep their dogs locked up and do not allow them to exercise for longer than one day could face a fine of up to $4,000 under sweeping changes that enshrine animal feelings into ACT law.
Canberra is pinching one of Jacinda Ardern's signature policies, but will it pay off?
Posted May 05, 2019 12:37:21 New Zealand will soon hand down its first "wellbeing budget", and the ACT is looking to pinch the idea for itself. But will it prove popular without Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as its saleswoman?
University of Canberra staff asked to donate money from their own salaries to 'support students'
Posted May 03, 2019 12:41:17 Staff at the University of Canberra (UC) have been asked to hand over up to $1,000 each year from their own salaries to "support students".
ACT Government accused of 'fabricating' ridership numbers after launching public transport network
By Jordan Hayne and Elise Scott Posted May 02, 2019 17:13:33 Just days after the launch of Canberra's new public transport network, a stoush has emerged over passenger numbers, with the opposition accusing the ACT Government of "fabricating" ridership figures and ignoring issues created by the new system.
Canberra death cafes recommended as way to improve end-of-life planning
© Provided by ABC News The Death Cafe in Canberra meets occasionally to talk about end of life choices. Most people spend their lives fighting against the topic of death. End of Life doula Vickie Hingston-Jones is not one of them. "I say that death is like the dragon under the bed, and when you pull it out and look it in the eye, [you] see it's not really that scary," she says.
Cappuccino, cremations and conversations: Would you visit a death cafe?
Posted April 21, 2019 08:08:53 Most people spend their lives fighting against the topic of death. Key points: Death cafes are informal gatherings where people can discuss death An ACT Government inquiry considered funding the initiative in order to improve death literacy Counsellors warn that guidelines for cafe conversations are needed to help participants feel comfortable and safe End of Life doula Vickie Hingston-Jones is not one of them.
Scott: The War of Doubt in Sexual Assault Cases – Daily Utah Chronicle
Torrey Green enters the court room early Wednesday at his sentencing. Green was found guilty of eight charges including five counts of rape and a charge sexual battery in connection to reports from six women accusing him of sexual assault while he was a football player at Utah State University, Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019 in Brigham City, Utah.
Opinion Desk: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Daily Utah Chronicle
1. What is the Church’s Influence on You? While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the predominant religion in the state of Utah, individual experiences with and within it are hardly monolithic. At the University of Utah, students pursue an education in an environment that regularly interacts with the church — be it through public policy, culture and the students themselves.
Liberal MP and Environment Minister accused of handing out grants from a non-existent fund
Posted April 04, 2019 16:06:59 A Liberal MP has publicly awarded almost $40,000 of non-existent environment grants to community groups in a marginal Victorian seat. Key points: Chris Crewther has deleted three Facebook posts announcing the grants "with Environment Minister Melissa Price". Minister Price forced to clarify the program wasn't open yet and no funds had been awarded Chris Crewther won Dunkley for the Liberals on 1.4 per cent, but redistributions mean the seat is now notionally Labor.
New mums at Canberra Hospital report delays in inductions, medication to health complaints body
Posted March 06, 2019 06:18:24 Mothers are being left in waiting rooms with newborn babies, experiencing delays for stitches and pain medication and being discharged from Canberra's maternity services despite being unwell, according to the ACT's health complaints body.
Rare disease sufferers call for earlier genetic testing, better training for GPs to avoid years of misdiagnosis
Updated March 02, 2019 08:37:59 Tabitha Ellam owes her life to a cord blood donor in Japan and a stubborn doctor in Sydney. The 17-year-old was diagnosed with the rare genetic disease mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS1) — also known as Hurler Syndrome — just before she turned two, after suffering hydrocephalus — or fluid on the brain. Her mother, Sonia Ellam, said many doctors at the time "wrote off those sort of children" and told her there was "no point in helping them".
Chaplains to be banned in ACT public schools, those left forced to teach non-religious roles
Posted February 23, 2019 10:04:47 Chaplains will be banned from Canberra's public schools from the end of the year in a move that goes beyond federal Labor policy to allow a choice of religious or secular workers.
Scott: Feel Voiceless on Campus? – Daily Utah Chronicle
Some of The Daily Utah Chronicle staff (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle). The first time I applied to a student-run publication, I was seething with anger. My application arrived soon after the tragic carjacking incident at the University of Utah that took student ChenWei Guo’s life, and I had just read a news article by another student — a piece written with sickening excitement and voyeurism regarding the events of that evening.
Pill testing trial for Groovin the Moo given go-ahead after spate of festival deaths
By Elise Scott and Jordan Hayne Posted February 18, 2019 19:00:16 Festival-goers will again be able to get their illicit drugs checked for dangerous substances at this year's Groovin the Moo music festival in Canberra, after the ACT Government signed off on a trial being held inside the festival gates.
Scott: Every Person Matters in the Fight Against Pollution – Daily Utah Chronicle
(Photo by: Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle) As concerns over Utah’s water, weather and air increase, residents seem to breathe a sigh of relief when they see that a fresh snowstorm is on its way. Utah’s snowpack relies on a regular precipitation schedule to provide the water that hydrates the state throughout the year, especially in the bone-dry, fire-hazardous summers.
Stroke victim's 'steely resolve' inspires 50-year-old husband to make a career change
Updated January 02, 2019 11:07:18 As his wife Jane began the painstaking process of recovering from a stroke, Alex found reason to be cheerful in her determination to beat the odds. "When I first met Jane, that's what I recognised in her, that will, that determination, that steely resolve," he said.
Weight loss 'lectures' from doctors could contribute to delayed diagnoses, advocates say
Posted December 28, 2018 09:33:57 Doctors lecturing overweight and obese patients with what is known as "the talk" could be causing poor care and delayed diagnoses, as the fear of stigma deters some from seeing their GP.
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