By MADELAINE SEALEY
AS THE government considers the findings of a national Human Rights consultation, the recent influx of asylum seekers may heat up the Human Rights Charter debate.
What was the finding of the Human Rights Consultation?
The National Human Rights Consultation Report, was handed down earlier this month (October 27 2009), outlining the findings of The [...]
By ETHAN ALTHOFER
NEEDLE and Syringe Exchange Programs have prevented more than 32,000 cases of HIV and almost 100,000 cases of hepatitis, according to a report released by the Department of Health and Ageing.
What is a Needle and Syringe Exchange Program (NSP)?
The NSP is a controversial social policy based on the theory that injecting drug users [...]
By LAUREN HAYWARD
BLACK Saturday was one of the worst natural disasters that Australia has ever seen. As we come into the first bushfire season since the tragedy we will see changes to policy in action. The traditional Leave Early or Stay and Defend policy has been replaced with Prepare. Act. Survive. This new slogan [...]
By PATRICK CROSBY
What is Breeding Specific Legislation?
Breeding Specific Legislation (BSL) is legislation that targets a breed of dog. This legislation can range from banning entire breeds to restricted ownership. In Australia legislation requires owners of specific breeds to advertise warning signs on their property, use a muzzle on the dog when outside as well as [...]
By GABRIELLE ADAMS
ADHD – four of the scariest letters a parent doesn’t want to hear.
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It occurs when a child has unexplained bouts of hyperactivity combined with poor, or a lack of, concentration. The Australian Psychological Society says that ADHD can impair social and academic functioning and [...]
By SANDY ROSE
THE loss of a pet is something many pet owners dread, but recently companies have been offering to clone man’s best friend – for a price.
When did it start?
BioArts Chief Executive, Lou Hawthorne, first began investigating pet cloning in 1997, hoping to clone his family dog, Missy. This project became known as the [...]
