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MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING FOR EXPLICIT DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE

My name is Jaime. At 15, I left home due to the abuse going on there and I became a homeless runaway living on the streets of Melbourne, Australia…

Within days I met apparently friendly older men around the age of 20 or so, who offered me a hotel room to stay in if I helped them sell newspapers on the corner. At the time I thought they were being kind. It was soon made very evident that there was an extra price for this roof over my head. There began a steady stream of strangers coming to my room and expecting all kinds of sex from me. It was a tiny room with just a single bed and a bedside table. I was not allowed to leave it for any reason other than to use the bathroom down the hall.

All I can really recall from those days are the smell of bad breath, body odour and fresh cum as the faces and ages of these men all intermingle in my nightmares. I cannot even tell you how long I was trapped in that hotel, as each day and night blurred into the next.

One night I was bundled in a car and driven to a house just outside the CBD. I was instructed to stay with the man at that house. It was made clear to me that I was expected to have sex with him. The fact he spoke English and had a lovely looking home made it seem not so bad compared to where I had been. I lied and gave him a false name and said I was 17, almost 18.

A couple of days later, he drove me back to the city hotel so I could gather the clothes and things I’d left behind. It was empty and I had nothing left to my name but the clothes on my back. So I accepted his offer to stay with him as it seemed like a better option than trying to survive on the streets.

I tried to live a normal life of getting a job at Coles and leaving my past behind. One day, my lies about my age and name caught up with me and I was put back into the government foster care system as a ward of the state. I was put in a home with much older residents and was again raped and abused, so my sense of worth was zero. I felt it was all I deserved.

At 16, I was allowed to move out of the system and back to the “home life” I knew. That is where I really began joining in with the full-on drugs, alcohol and porn/sex trade scene. Surrounded by adults who, for them, it was normal, by 17, I was stripping and nude modelling and quickly became addicted to the money. My face and my body were the only assets I had to sell.

Not long after my 18th birthday I began work for an insurance company. Another attempt at a normal life. I was subjected to sleazy bosses and customers who didn’t want the insurance I was selling. They wanted my mouth, my tits and what was between my legs.

Months went by and suddenly the homicide squad from Sydney NSW were knocking on my door. They were unsure if I was dead or alive as they had photos of me on the same roll of film as a young woman who had gone missing from the streets of St Kilda and was presumed murdered. It turned out she had been kidnapped, drugged, tortured and photographed naked and then killed by a man, who had come to the studio I worked at months earlier.

To this day I’m grateful I said no to his offer of more money to leave the studio to go to the beach with him for further photos – or my story would have ended there. Except as a google search for murdered sex workers in Australia.

Because of my lack of confidence that I could do anything else, I spent months stripping around the pubs and clubs of Melbourne. Private gigs were always the worst as there were more expectations of the acts we were asked to perform. Live sex acts with bucks party men. Lesbian acts were expected, condoms were not. Drugs and alcohol were a standard part of my life.

By 21, I was a single mother struggling to pay my rent. One morning, after dropping my child off at day care where I knew they would care for my child better than I could at the time, I came home in tears and picked up the paper and looked for a job. Every one of them wanted qualifications and an education level I didn’t have.

I then saw an ad for massage girls. Due to my past experiences of nude modelling and stripping, I knew what the ad meant. They were offering an immediate start. So, with my pride pushed aside, I called and arranged to go to a legal brothel in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

My idea of legal brothel work was a nice clean place, nice men who would pay good money to have sex with me, and a safe working environment because it was all legal, right? I’d been having sex with men I didn’t like for years so why not get paid for it in a legitimate business?

A friendly lady met me and took me inside and showed me around the nice-looking spa rooms and explained I could earn a lot of money being a fresh face and so pretty. At $80-90 an hour, I thought how hard could it be? I had arrived just before lunch time and was told I could start immediately as they were expecting to be busy.

I quickly learned that there was such a thing as a 15-minute booking for $50 cost to the punter – of which I received $25. There was no nice spa room for that. Instead, I was put in a tiny little room with a huge two-way mirror. My first john was a scrawny elderly man who, as a regular, was given first choice of me being fresh meat. Reeking of garlic, and with very long fingernails, he demanded I get naked and get on my knees to suck his dick. His nails dug into my head as he fucked my face and I tried not to gag at the smell of him. It was over within five minutes and he left me to clean up.

For the next two hours, I was in and out of that room faster than a swinging saloon door as men on their lunch break came in to get their rocks off as fast as they could. Sucking and fucking till I was feeling dizzy and sore. The other girls assured me it was normal for the lunch time rush and I would get used to it in a day or two and don’t forget to use as much lube as I needed.

As I walked out of there with just over a couple of hundred dollars cash, I said I’d be back tomorrow. I had two weeks rent in my pocket and I could feed my child that night. That first week I went home with enough to take my child shopping for winter clothes and shoes. I filled my fridge and pantry and, for the first time, I was a month ahead in rent and my bills were paid on time. I had a new addiction. Money of my own.

I bought new clothes, lingerie, gowns, shoes, make up and jewellery to make sure I was the prettiest girl on shift so I would earn the most money. I also bought lots of alcohol and weed to numb myself after work. I was given a work name – so I became her and she became me and we were strong empowered women earning our own money in a legitimate business, not relying on a man to pay our bills or way through life… From legal brothels to escort services, I was doing it all, except where it was illegal: on the streets.

Meanwhile the rest of my life was falling apart. I had sex with old men. Ugly men. Savage men, who would pin me down and grind their hips into my thighs till I felt like they would dislocate. Drunk men who would get angry and demand a refund because they couldn’t cum after an hour of sucking and fucking. Entitled men who felt they had paid for the right to use my body in any way shape or form they wanted to. Perverted men who paid me more to wear a school girl uniform and call them daddy. Strange men who paid extra for me to fuck them anally with large dildos while they masturbated. Bastard men who only wanted it doggy style so they could attempt to slip the condom off. Men coming straight from a factory job covered in grease and dirt with filthy hands and nails wanting to shove as many dirty fingers into my vagina as they could. Men who were offended when I told them I needed to perform a visual STD check for crabs or herpes before the booking could go ahead. Men who were even more offended when I refused to service them due to suspicious looking critters or lesions on their dicks and told them they could return when they could supply a doctor’s certificate.

I was booked to go to men’s homes, workplaces or wherever they were. My driver I hear you ask? Surely, I was safe with a driver waiting outside? More often than not, I drove myself as the escort company’s one driver can’t drive six women to different parts of the city or suburbs all booked at different times or lengths of booking.

So off I went. Never knowing if tonight was going to be my last night alive if I displeased the john with no-one to intervene. Would my child be left growing up to discover Mum was a dead prostitute? I learned how to negotiate enough to get myself out of some pretty scary situations with johns who were drunk or high. I guess that’s one good life skill. What I use it for these days is not much, but hey, at the time, I was an expert…

Especially with the guy high on crack who was holding a large Crocodile Dundee size knife when I came back from doing a safety check of the hotel bathroom. Thankfully, he was only using it to cut the TV cord for the copper in it. But I swear in that moment, I thought I was dead and I prayed…. To Everything… Then I spent three hours fucking him so I could walk out without further incident as the image of that knife constantly flashed before me.

Every month I went to my doctor for STD tests to prove to my bosses I was fit for work, and every three months, a blood test to hopefully prove I had not contracted HIV from a john. The anxious wait for the all clear still sits in the hallowed hell of my memory bank.

I was in and out of legalised prostitution from the ages of 21 to 32. Do you know that the only kind of promotion I got in all those years was to go from the rooms to behind the counter, helping to sell other women like myself. I hate myself for that. To me, I was no better than the pimps and thugs who trade in women and children for profit.  But it was all I knew and there was no real tangible support to help me turn my life around.

There was so much shame and fear associated with coming forward even to a GP, because they all seemed to think it was my choice to work as a prostitute. In some ways, it was the only choice. I knew nobody wanted to employ a woman who puts “sex worker” on their resume to fill in the 11-year gap in their working life when they attempt to reclaim some semblance of a “normal life”.

Almost none of the helping professionals I have seen over years of therapy has ever asked how this job has affected me. Even today after all these years. Instead, they try and diagnose me with borderline personality disorders or schizophrenia or bipolar and put me on medication – which never worked, by the way. If anything, they made things much worse as I was bounced from one medication to another as doctors tried to squeeze me in a neat box and tick me off as cured.

Only one got it right – in 2004. I live with Complex Post Traumatic Stress (CPTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder, and chronic lifelong back injuries, and vagina and rectal trauma. I’m not crazy. I’m not mental. My name is Jaime and I am the hidden result of the real horror behind the closed red doors of the sex trade industry here in Australia.

It is my lived experience that gives me the right to say that sex work is not a job like any other job and nor should it ever be seen as such. The deaths and long term mental and physical illnesses caused by this industry are ever growing and uncountable in monetary terms for society as a whole.

There is a minute percentage of people who may come out unscathed from their time in it, but I’m here to tell you an unpopular truth: I’ve personally met well over a hundred women over the years who will never have a normal life again. Beaten, bashed, raped, killed – and that’s just me.

I can’t help but think of the thousands of stories women tell each other every day as they wait in some dingy waiting room hoping to pay their rent, bills, school fees, etc. And I haven’t even started on interviewing the men/boys/trans people who have similar life stories to mine.

I don’t even know how to try and get a “normal job” – because I’ve tried – only to have to deal with men who trigger all my old memories with their sexist misogynistic views on women, their “boys will be boys” attitudes, and their locker room jokes.

After over 20 years of quietening my voice, hiding my life in shame and being frightened that no one would believe how damaging this was to me and the loved ones around me, thanks to the love, support and empathy shown towards me/us from Wahine Toa Rising’s founder, Ally Marie, I now feel safe and have the courage to speak out publicly.

Decriminalizing prostitution in countries that I know, like Australia and New Zealand, has sent the message that it’s OK to buy and sell people like pieces of meat at market. My observations of it since leaving 20 years ago, is that it’s caused an explosion in men or women with large amounts of money, mostly obtained through illegal activities, to invest in the creation and building of more brothels to fill the demand of men who want the freedom to abuse and commit violence towards people. I’m saying people as a whole because it’s not only women who are caught in the sex trade.

They target the most vulnerable ones in our societies and exploit them for profit that fills their wallets and, I promise you, the tax man barely sees a cent from them due to the front cover businesses they run at a loss.

Our elected officials are tasked with a duty of care towards the population they represent and to work in the best interests of a happy and healthy society. But they are allowing the sex slave industry to flourish unchecked. This beggars belief to someone like me and others I speak to.

As I stand here today, I implore you to look within your hearts and ask yourself, is this what you would want for your family, children and grandchildren?

To be lied to, tricked, coerced, sold, kidnapped and trafficked to strangers, numerous times a day. To be abused, raped, develop substance abuse issues, be beaten or at worst murdered, by a society that accepts this as a risk of the job that is deemed legal despite overwhelming evidence of the long-term negative ramifications.

Would you feed your family asbestos? Would you advise they take up cigarettes or drink DDT? No. Why not? Because time eventually proved the sickness and death tolls are too high.

In closing, I also ask which side of history will you want to be known for standing on? The one that ultimately destroys humanity or with the ones who did whatever they could to save it.

I know where I’ll be. For I was once taught, that if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.

Thank you for your time. I pray you choose right from wrong.

#wahine toa rising is an nz women's anti prostitution group that aids survivors #they have contact with australian women too like this

[axvoter]

Blatantly Partisan Party Review VII (NSW 2023): Elizabeth Farrelly Independents

Prior reviews: none, this is a new party.

Where do I start with Elizabeth Farrelly. There was a point a few years ago where I would often sleep in of a weekend and log on to Twitter to find some baffling new discourse, which invariably turned out to be because Farrelly had published another ridiculous column in the Sydney Morning Herald. She had—and has—a particular propensity to piss off urbanists with her NIMBY anti-density views, but her takes on culture and lifestyle were equally good fodder for a solid day’s discourse and in-jokes. It’s hard to convey the depth of eye-rolling Farrelly induces if you didn’t participate in the social media banter about her columns of the late 2010s.

Farrelly’s tenure at the Sydney Morning Herald ended in bizarre circumstances in 2021. In the Strathfield local government elections, she registered for campaign finance purposes with the NSW Electoral Commission as a candidate for the Labor Party, although she was ultimately not chosen to be a Labor candidate; by her telling, she was simply interested in standing for the party either at that election or at state or federal level later. Farrelly did not run in the 2021 local elections, but she did criticise non-Labor candidates in her column without disclosing her affiliation, and the SMH’s editor Bevan Shields (another name to make you roll your eyes firmly if you’re SMH-adjacent) abruptly terminated her employment when he found out.

Ultimately, not only did Farrelly fail to get Labor preselection at local level, she stood against them as an independent at the 2022 by-election for the state seat also called Strathfield. She came third on primary votes—a distant third (9.85%) to the majors (41.05% ALP, 36.24% Liberal) but ahead of the Greens (6.67%). This seems to have made her sufficiently confident to attempt a tilt at state politics. After all, if she could replicate 9.85% statewide, she and her second candidate would both win seats—but rarely can anyone turn modest popularity in their home electorate into anything approximating statewide appeal.

What does Farrelly and her independent grouping actually stand for? They explicitly say they are “not a political party” (despite the fact they’re registered as one), but it is not clear the extent to which two hypothetical parliamentarians would be expected to work together. The platform that Farrelly and her independents share has three main planks: climate action, honest government, and liveable communities.

The climate action policy is pretty decent: net zero commitment for 2030, energy efficient building standards, moving away from mining fossil fuels, getting rid of draconian laws that stop climate protests, all that sort of stuff. The honest government policy is more mixed. Positively, it would strengthen ICAC’s ongoing financial position so that its base funding does not become subject to the whims of government. I’m concerned the proposal to stop “jobs for mates” goes too far—I’m happy with MPs being restricted from moving directly into jobs related to their former portfolios, but Farrelly also wants to stop them from taking any job in other specific sectors for three years: mining, energy, development, gambling, racing. These all just seem to be sectors she’s personally suspicious of, rather than any clear overarching rationale. It would mean an MP could get a job for a trucking company—despite how much the road lobby has skewed Australian transport policy towards unsustainable car-centric choices—but not with a renewable energy company.

The third plank, “liveable communities”, sounds nice until you realise that its contents are what you get when you have full-blown NIMBY brain. Farrelly proclaims to be a lover of cities, but it seems that what she loves is to put cities in aspic. She talks extensively about “over-development”, despite the fact Australia’s cities are horrendously sprawling and that it would be more efficient to start building up and to boost density along existing corridors. There’s a classic NIMBY trick of opposing public transport proposals because existing housing is insufficiently dense and opposing housing developments because there is no public transport, and Farrelly’s played both cards while also citing “heritage” to oppose a range of projects. I’m a historian by profession but I am no fan of how “heritage” often gets cited to protect vast swathes of wealthier suburbs—rather than protecting specific buildings and other historical objects of enduring value, it has often been used to boost property values, enforce certain aesthetic preferences, and keep out imagined "undesirables" (there is a part of the NIMBY brain that bafflingly equates apartments with slums).

It’s hard to imagine how NSW can boost its housing stock and make it affordable when Farrelly wants to implement every possible planning restriction and heritage overlay in the book. Planning processes already skew strongly towards the most conservative, change-averse local residents who have the time, money, and networks to participate, while younger, busier, and poorer residents are either unable to do so or unaware they even can—and prospective future residents get no say at all.

This is easily my longest review of the election, and I’m holding back from an even more sustained critique of the kind of regressive urban planning perspectives that Farrelly champions. I’m passionate about making cities better places to live: more walkable, more PT, more green spaces, more cafes and retail, and more homes, all in a more compact space. These things require density and a readiness to accept that the fabric of cities must keep evolving. Farrelly has some nice lingo but it is all in service to a NIMBY agenda that I do not believe would improve Sydney or any other part of NSW.

Farrelly would lean left on a range of environmental and social issues, and she and her associated independents would be much better than a lot of the rabble contesting the election, but I am on the whole unenthused.

Recommendation: Give Elizabeth Farrelly Independents a middling preference.

Website: https://www.elizabethfarrelly.com.au/

#auspol #NSWvotes #NSWvotes2023 #NSW #Election 2023 #NSW election #Elizabeth Farrelly Independents #Elizabeth Farrelly #emfarrelly #independent politics #your so-called independent party is still a party #upper house is always haunt #middling preference

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Sydney commuters will faced a second day of train strikes this week, despite the New South Wales government delivering a deed it says will meet the rail union’s demands. The state’s employee relations minister, Damien Tudehope, on Wednesday called on the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to give up on upcoming industrial action, saying an agreement that would satisfy union demands was close to being reached. But Tudehope conceded the deed, regarding proposed modifications to a new intercity train fleet, had not yet been signed by either party. The RTBU maintained it was too late to avert planned action on Thursday, when workers on the City Circle and at Redfern will go on strike. Meanwhile the nursing union has announced its third strike this year across the state’s hospitals, to take place on 1 September over staffing levels and pay. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association’s general secretary, Shaye Candish, said nurses across the state will walk off the job – while maintaining life-preserving measures – for 24 hours on 1 September.

#chirps #really damning seeing the language they use... acting like theyre doing it on purpose despite an agreement rather than #it being too soon for them to call it off

[qnewslgbtiqa]

Anglicare Sydney refused same-sex carer in 'alarming' case

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Anglicare Sydney refused same-sex carer in 'alarming' case

Equality Australia has slammed a “disgraceful” move by adoption agency Anglicare Sydney to refuse to consider placing an Aboriginal baby in the care of her maternal aunt solely because she’s in a same-sex relationship.

The case, currently before the Children’s Court of New South Wales, came to light in a Guardian Australia report on Tuesday.

Children’s court magistrate Tracy Sheedy criticised Anglicare as well as the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) after a nine-month-old girl’s aunt wasn’t assessed as her carer “as per the agency’s policy on same-sex couples”. Instead, Anglicare sought to have the baby adopted to a non-Indigenous couple, the court heard.

Judge Sheedy said the child’s foster parents had done “a wonderful job” caring for her. However, she said Anglicare and DCJ’s conduct “alarmed” and “disturbed” her.

“No explanation was offered as to why DCJ had filed the care plan proposing the Anglicare carers as the permanent placement for the child, knowing that a close family member had not been assessed, for the sole reason that she was in a same-sex relationship,” Sheedy said in a ruling.

The magistrate added “the application of [Anglicare’s] policy could lead to decisions being made that are contrary to the best interests of children”.

‘Out of line with community expectations’

The case is still before the children’s court. However Equality Australia has warned the case exposes a “disgraceful” legal “loophole” in New South Wales law.

The state is one of several in Australia to allow faith-based service providers and religious schools to discriminate against students, staff and people who rely on their services because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, Equality Australia’s legal director Ghassan Kassisieh said.

“It is disgraceful that Anglicare would put discrimination before considering the interests of a child in remaining connected to their First Nations’ culture and community,” Mr Kassisieh said.

He said Anglicare’s policy, as stated on its website, was to refuse to assess same-sex couples to be adoptive parents.

“Especially when a service provider is effectively acting as an agent of the government, they should not be allowed to legally discriminate on the basis of someone’s sexuality,” he said.

“This is clearly out of line with community expectations in 2024.

“We cannot have a situation where the laws in NSW allow the lives and wellbeing of children to be jeopardised by the outdated prejudice of a faith-based service provider contracted by government to do its bidding.”

Urgent need for Greenwich Equality Bill in NSW

The specific legal exemption is one that Independent MP Alex Greenwich’s omnibus Equality Bill seeks to remove, Mr Kassisieh said. That legislation is still currently before the NSW parliament.

“Everyone should be judged on their merits, not their sexuality or gender identity. The prejudice of a provider cannot have precedence over considerations regarding the best interests of the child,” he said.

“It is cases like this that prove the urgency of the reforms [within the] Equality Bill.”

An Anglicare Sydney spokesperson wouldn’t comment on the specific case to The Guardian. But the spokesperson said Anglicare Sydney is a “Christian not-for-profit that serves in accordance with the doctrines of the Anglican diocese of Sydney, which believe the best interests of the child are best served by giving access to both mothering and fathering, wherever possible.”

“Anglicare Sydney remains committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and young person placement principles,” the spokesperson said.

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#parenting #religion

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In the past decade, NSW built 7 homes per 1,000 residents compared with Victoria’s 10 homes per 1,000 residents...

The result: too many people were paying the price for that choice.

NSW also completed fewer houses in total than Victoria last year, despite having 1.5 million more residents.

Sydney rent prices have risen by 10% in the past year as supply dwindles.

The NSW treasurer said if the state’s planning system had allowed more density – such as 10-storey dwellings instead of the average seven – an extra 45,000 homes would have been built.

Treasury estimated the additional homes would have contributed to a 2% increase in Sydney’s private dwelling stock.

“That could have lowered apartment prices and rents by 5.5% … For a NSW citizen, that is a saving of $35 a week or $1,800 a year in rent on the median apartment,” Mookhey said.

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Government needs to just buy out the low density blocks near the transit hubs, raze and redevelop them for affordable and public housing and improve the housing supply DIRECTLY without waiting for the "market" to get the job done.

The current property development market is controlled by the big banks and real estate sector which has no interest in seeing supply rise.

#housing #economy #rba #treasury #nsw #new south wales #australia

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The Importance of Public Liability

Public liability Sydney protects individuals and businesses from financial losses resulting from property damage or personal injury. This type of insurance covers a wide range of incidents, including slips and falls.

There is a huge range of businesses that require public liability, from sole trader cleaners to large national companies. Many are required by government contracts to have cover. To know more about Public Liability, visit the Arc Insurance Brokers website or call 0468848642.

Many tradesmen work on site at client locations, which puts them at risk of property damage and personal injury. While not mandatory in Australia, it is wise for tradies to take out public liability insurance to cover their business against the risks of an incident.

It covers any damages your business is liable for caused by your business activities, such as third-party property damage, personal injury and accidental damage to goods. Without public liability, a single incident could bankrupt your business.

The cost of public and product liability will vary between insurers. It will also depend on your occupation and how much of the risk is carried by your business. For example, electricians will pay higher premiums than plumbers due to the more hazardous nature of their jobs. Other factors that will affect the price include your turnover and the number of people in your business. Some insurers may measure these by revenue, while others use staff numbers.

Whether you operate as an independent contractor or work for a company, public liability and workers compensation are important requirements to meet. Failure to have the required insurance policies can result in hefty fines from the NSW government and a loss of reputation.

Subcontractors are usually specialists hired by a principal contractor to carry out a particular task or function on a jobsite. While this is a common practice in many industries, it’s vital that businesses ensure their subcontractors have the right insurance coverage in place before accepting their services.

If damage or injury is caused by a subcontractor, the injured person or business will likely sue everyone involved. This includes the principle contractor, the head contractor and any other subcontractors or employees. This is why it’s vital for subcontractors to have their own public liability policy. They should also request a copy of the policy from any principal contractors they work with to ensure their policy is current.

Australian law deems importers as manufacturers of the goods they bring in, meaning if these imported goods cause injury or damage to someone then you may be held liable. This can be a substantial claim as insurance policies typically cover compensation payable to the injured party, and also your defence costs.

Whether you’re a graphic designer in Burwood or a hair and beauty salon in Thredbo public liability is something every NSW small business should consider. As a professional it’s likely you interact with your clients in many different ways from visiting their workplace to meeting them at their home, work or at third party locations.

All of these scenarios are a potential risk for your business as it’s not always possible to be with your clients and control their actions at all times. That’s why it’s important to be covered with a comprehensive Public Liability policy.

As a small business owner in NSW, you have plenty on your plate. There are marketing campaigns to manage, staff salaries to pay and Zoom calls to make. But don’t underestimate the importance of securing public liability insurance.

Just one claim could be financially crippling and destroy your reputation. That’s why public liability is a must for any business that interacts with customers, clients or the general public.

Whether it’s a child injures themselves at your children’s play centre, or your employee damages customer property at their workplace, public liability covers compensation claims and reasonable legal fees incurred to defend the claim. It also includes a range of other expenses, like cleaning costs and repairs to third party property. This type of cover is not mandatory, but many organisations you work with may ask that you carry a certain level of public liability cover. If you’re unsure about what cover you need, talk to a licenced insurance broker or business adviser. To know more about Public Liability, visit the Arc Insurance Brokers website or call 0468848642.

#personal insurance #insurance brokers australia #personal insurance kellyville bridge #personal insurance sydney #insurance brokers sydney #business insurance kellyville ridge #insurance brokers #Sydney Insurance Broker #Insurance Brokers Australia #Business Insurance Australia #public liability #public liability insurance #public liability insurance for business #public liability insurance price #public liability insurance cost

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RCG Courses: Path to Legal Employment in NSW's Gambling Outlets!

The RCG Course in Sydney trains individuals to be conscientious, lawful, and considerate of the social implications of gambling. Read on to know more!

In New South Wales (NSW), Australia's gambling industry thrives as a major part of the local economy, offering numerous job opportunities. However, working in the legal gambling outlets in NSW is not as straightforward as simply applying for a job. In order to uphold ethical standards and comply with the legal requirements, an aspiring employee must go through the Responsible Gambling Services (RGS) and/or Responsible Conduct of Gambling course. This educational tool or RCG Course Sydney is aimed at training individuals to be conscientious, lawful, and considerate of the social implications of gambling.

Understanding Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling is an overarching concept that takes into consideration various aspects of the gambling business, including legal compliance, ethical behaviour, consumer protection, and public welfare. It recognises the importance of maintaining a balance between the entertainment aspects of gambling and its potential negative consequences on individuals and society.

What is the Responsible Gambling Services Course?

The Responsible Gambling Services (RGS) course in NSW is designed to equip employees working within the gambling industry with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles responsibly. The course covers everything from understanding gambling laws and regulations to identifying problematic gambling behaviour and learning how to intervene appropriately.

Here's a more detailed look at what this course covers:

1. Legal Framework

Understanding the specific laws and regulations governing gambling in NSW is essential. The course provides insight into the legal obligations of employees and employers, ensuring that operations remain within the bounds of the law.

2. Ethical Considerations

The RGS course emphasises the importance of integrity, transparency, and responsibility in all aspects of the gambling business. It teaches prospective employees how to conduct themselves professionally, respecting both company policies and societal norms.

3. Problem Gambling and Intervention

Gambling can lead to addiction and financial hardships for some individuals. The course teaches how to recognise the signs of problem gambling and how to provide assistance, including referring customers to support services when necessary.

4. Community Awareness and Communication Skills

Engaging with the community and maintaining open communication with patrons is a vital aspect of responsible gambling. The course equips learners with the skills to communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with patrons and the broader community.

Who Should Take the Course?

The RGS course is a legal requirement for those looking to work in gambling venues in NSW, including casinos, clubs, hotels, and other licensed establishments. Whether you are a gaming attendant, supervisor, or seeking a managerial position, this course is an essential step in your career progression.

Conclusion: A Commitment to Excellence

Undertaking the Responsible Gambling Services course is not merely a matter of fulfilling legal requirements. It represents a commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and community well-being. By equipping employees with the right tools and knowledge, it contributes to a healthier, more transparent, and conscientious gambling industry in NSW.

For those interested in a career in this thriving sector, the RCG Course Sydney is the gateway to working in legal gambling outlets in NSW. It provides an essential foundation and instils a sense of purpose and responsibility that transcends mere job training, emphasising a holistic approach to one of the most dynamic and complex industries in the region.

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NSW government overhauls tax regime for Star Casino, arguing thousands of jobs were at risk

Sydney's Star Casino has been thrown a lifeline by the New South Wales government in the form of a "transitional" tax levy for the next seven years.

The Minns government today announced an overhaul of the previous government's tax arrangements for the casino arguing thousand of jobs were at risk if it did not act.

The Coalition had proposed raising the tax rate on poker machines duties by between 46.7 and 60.67 per cent, earning an estimated $360 million in additional revenue.

The rate will instead rise to 22.91 per cent in 2027 and stay that way until mid-2030.

The state government said former treasurer Matt Kean had not consulted with The Star on the plan.

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Blatantly Partisan Party Review XXIX (federal 2022): TNL

Running where: NSW and QLD in the Senate; in the House of Representatives, they have candidates for the Divisions of Mackellar, North Sydney, and Page (NSW), the Divisions of Bowman and Forde (QLD), the Division of Sturt (SA), and the Divisions of Aston and Hawke (VIC)

Prior reviews: None, this is a new party

You check your local candidates and you see one is simply marked as TNL. No, they’re not an international logistics firm. Nor are they a travel agent or a consultancy. When I searched Google for “TNL” and for “TNL party”, neither search gave me the party’s own website on the first page of results. If you are a low-info voter, this would instead take you to the above-named companies, or this party's Wikipedia entry and some social media accounts. They really need to work on their search engine optimisation strategies. What TNL actually means is The New Liberals: under legislation passed in 2021 (more targeted at the Liberal Democrats than at TNL), they cannot register under their full name. Instead of renaming themselves and using “the new liberals” as a slogan, they thought it would be a bright idea to just register an abbreviation and use The New Liberals in all other contexts, as if anyone who is not terminally online knows who they are and will recognise what TNL means on the ballot.

Those who are terminally online, however, might have come across Sydney barrister Victor Kline and his bullish social media claims about his party’s potential. A number of his candidates are similarly earnest. The all-time humdinger for me is from June 2021, when Kline predicted the parliament in 2028 would contain 80 TNL MPs, 60 Greens, 10 indies, and 6 “Conservative Labor” (a merger of the ALP and L/NP). Yes, that’s 156 seats. No, parliament does not have 156 seats, nor is it going to in 2028.

TNL are so bullish about their prospects that their website invites you to sign up for their Job Guarantee Scheme, which they promise to implement “When we get into government or in a position to influence government” (emphasis mine). So, there’s one of their key platforms. The other two policies they demand “action on” are climate change (a “war cabinet” to reach net zero in 2030) and a federal ICAC “with teeth” (yes they go for the cliché). They are quite smug about their ICAC proposal, which basically sets up an entirely new court with judges and trials by jury. I suppose Kline does like himself some more law.

There are a whole bunch of other policies that don’t get the “action on” headline treatment. In general, TNL are into Modern Monetary Theory and expect this to pay for everything they want to do, which largely has socially-liberal “I’m a progressive because progress sounds nice” vibes. There are various highlights and lowlights, probably the silliest being to move Australia Day to New Year’s Day, which is already the Public Holiday for Hangovers and not at all suitable as a national day.

The extent to which you’ll find out about some of these policies is dictated by whether you can be bothered to open endless PDFs. There is quite an imbalance here: some policies get literally just one line, while others have a monster longwinded PDF you probably won't do more than skim. Why do parties still present policies via chonky PDFs in the year 2022. Just make a normal webpage please.

My recommendation: Give TNL a middling preference.

Website: https://tnl.net.au/

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[ad_1] In 1983 Bob Hawke gained authorities on the again of a marketing campaign of “No Dams”. Could Chris Minns on the subsequent NSW election repeat historical past? John Bailey, Canterbury“People before plants” clearly defines the all-too-common view of our distinctive, advanced, lovely however ever diminishing surroundings. Peter Lane, Margaret River (WA)Fixing crowded hospitals requires good dose of willI first skilled hospital emergency division overcrowding within the Eighties, with lengthy ambulance queues growing within the Nineteen Nineties (“Texts tell of ‘Third World’ conditions in Sydney EDs”, October 6).As a specialist emergency doctor, I've been to extra workshops, coverage opinions and conferences about this challenge than I might poke a stick at. Each 12 months the issue will get worse and spreads wider. It’s time we recognised that the system is designed to overload EDs. While they continue to be the backstop for gaps in each different social and medical service, wants won't ever be met. If we don’t re-direct sufferers who can look ahead to different providers and we don’t transfer out sufferers who want ward beds, EDs will at all times be full and expert employees will proceed to depart out of frustration and exhaustion. We might clear up this tomorrow with the suitable will. Unload all ambulances on arrival. Re-direct sufferers whose situation will not be essential and transfer the backlog of sufferers requiring hospital beds out of ED. Re-purpose concepts from COVID: medi-hotels might accommodate these nearly able to go residence, or solely needing every day care. Sue Ieraci, BalmainCredit:Chris HopkinsOnce once more Brad Hazzard resorts to weasley phrases. How comforting to listen to that he’s “sympathetic” concerning the stress skilled by docs and nurses who merely can’t do their jobs as a result of there are too few of them after we are sick or dying. Kerrie Wehbe, BlacktownThe deterioration of well being providers and public schooling, and the rising variety of households residing in poverty, recommend that in some methods Australia is certainly trending towards Third World standing. Far extra vital than any election promise to scale back taxes is for governments to do their utmost for the well being, schooling and residing requirements of your complete inhabitants. Geoff Harding, ChatswoodWhen I used to be a hospital resident in 1987, no ambulance ever needed to wait longer than 5 minutes to unload its affected person and have them transferred to a mattress and attended. What has modified so dramatically? It will not be the need or the experience of the employees, which has enormously improved. The solely issue is the inhabitants enhance since then, unmatched by an efficient, inflation managed enhance in hospital funds. What did the federal government boffins assume was going to occur to hospital care? Who has benefitted from this enhance in inhabitants, when individuals can now not be cared for and even stored alive when sick or injured? Who wins? Not these within the ambulance or the ready room. Jennifer Briggs, Kilaben BayAll lecturers deserve a pay riseWho is deserving of a pay rise amongst our public college lecturers (“One in 10 teachers could get pay boost”, October 6)? Is it the instructor at a prime selective college whose college students all obtain band six within the HSC? Is it the instructor of 12 months 8 music or a language who conjures up their children to comply with the topic on in later years? Is it the instructor in a distant space who manages to get children to return to high school and builds social cohesion in among the most difficult circumstances? There are myriad methods during which a instructor can obtain excellence and few of them will be measured on a inflexible scale decided by “policy experts”. Higher salaries for all lecturers will entice just a few of the very best and the brightest, decreasing the workload will entice much more, as will the popularity that being a public college instructor is a invaluable and revered profession.

Peter Cooper-Southam, Frenchs ForestWhy would so-called specialists in schooling imagine that paying high-performing lecturers greater than different lecturers will cease lecturers leaving the classroom? Who will assess the lecturers for his or her pay rise? How would a instructor really feel realizing the instructor within the subsequent classroom is being paid extra for doing the identical job? So many questions and so few solutions. Robyn Lewis, RaglanSo, 90 per cent of lecturers can be completely happy to see the opposite 10 per cent paid extra, whereas they proceed to be underpaid, under-resourced and undervalued. That’ll encourage individuals to fill the 1000's of gaps which might be already within the system. Bill Irvine, GoulburnYou would assume by now the Premier, Education Minister and the entire authorities would get it. Teachers aren’t leaving in droves due to the pay, it's the workload and situations. Earlier this week the concept of lengthening the varsity day was floated. This will ship much more lecturers packing. Improve the situations, reduce the workload after which, and solely perhaps, will you entice and retain extra lecturers. Peter Miniutti, AshburyLabor’s tax downsideMy major causes for voting for Labor this time was the dedication to addressing local weather change, the Voice to Parliament and a nationwide ICAC (“Ministers at odds over tax cut debate”, October 6). I didn't vote Labor in order that the wealthy might obtain tax breaks on the expense of the needy. So far, though Labor has demonstrated larger integrity and intelligence than the Coalition, I stay upset by the dearth of motion on addressing local weather change and tax breaks for the wealthy. Jennie Lindbergh, DarlingtonThe PM must stamp out any debate over the 2024 tax cuts. What is completed is completed and it will be very silly to present ammunition to a weak Opposition to take advantage of. The authorities must be sensible about this and cope with the elephant within the room – tax reform. A summit may very well be held throughout the subsequent 18 months in order that the emphasis is on structural change to a system that's buckling below the burden of its reliance on revenue tax. Michael Blissenden, DuralLabor ought to by no means have supported the stage three tax cuts. They are massively inequitable as they so favour the rich. Really, why ought to somebody on a primary revenue of $46,000 be in the identical tax bracket as somebody incomes $199,000 (30 cents within the greenback). It is principally an try by the Coalition to introduce their flat tax coverage by stealth because it eliminates one tier of the tax brackets. Malcolm Freak, ArmidaleSo fascinating that these politicians arguing for the tax cuts are all going to get essentially the most monetary benefit. A person’s gotta chortle. Barry Ffrench, CronullaBring them residenceThe authorities has generously supplied to carry residence ISIS wives and kids (Letters, October 6) who (even when solely minimally) supported the violent overthrow of a variety of governments, and but it appears to have little interest in bringing residence Julian Assange, who has solely sought to inform us what our governments are actually doing. What about some compassion for this Australian citizen too, Mr Albanese? Lee Cook, OrangePeter Dutton tries to justify the earlier authorities’s lack of humanity in refusing to repatriate girls and kids from Syria. His considerations for nationwide safety are fairly pathetic when there are 40 kids and solely 20 girls concerned. If he's so involved maybe he can persuade the Albanese authorities to spend a pathetically small quantity of our defence price range to watch these girls. Peter Rose, JamberooFor the primary time, I agree with Peter Dutton. Bringing the ISIS girls and kids could be very harmful for Australia. I imagine it's much more vital that we needs to be attempting to carry the stranded Afghans, who helped us towards the Taliban, to security in Australia,

and it's positively time we made certain that Julian Assange was free and in a position to come residence. Pam Nankivell, ParkesAirport connectionMany passengers on the new airport (Letters, October 6) can have connecting flights with Mascot airport. A line by way of Leppington would provide a direct and shorter journey east to Mascot just a few kilometres away. Why go on a tour north to St Mary’s that's a lot additional away and can take for much longer? Plus, think about the additional prices. Alberto Bizcarra, RozelleLoretta was higherLoretta LynnCredit:APLoretta Lynn (“Country legend Lynn dies at age 90”, October 6) was as soon as requested how she wish to be remembered. She mentioned: “As a good person. Someone who never hurt nobody.” I ponder how many individuals in energy can be remembered that method? Rajend Naidu, GlenfieldOver the rainbowRegarding rainbows (Letters, October 6), my fridge magnet says: “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” A rule I attempt to dwell by. Llieda Wild, EastwoodJo Rainbow from Orange says her rainbow connection is life-enhancing for her husband. I ponder if his identify is Roy G Biv? Surely they'd be a fairly vibrant couple from a vibrant city. Denis Goodwin, Dee WhyLost heritageAny replace on when the NSW authorities plans to reassemble Parramatta’s heritage-listed Willow Grove? Martin Frohlich, Adamstown HeightsQuite oppositeIt’s disappointing that a main disaster like some Danish princes and princesses shedding their titles was relegated to web page 22 of the Herald (“There’s something about Mary in title fight”). Mustafa Erem, TerrigalThe digital viewOnline remark from one of many tales that attracted essentially the most reader suggestions yesterday on smh.com.auOne in 10 teachers in line for higher salaries under major shake-upFrom dannypockets: ″⁣What a joke. The downside is with retaining latest graduates who're burning out below the large burden of non-teaching administrative duties on prime of all of the unpaid class prep outdoors of working hours. No quantity of fiddling across the edges will redress this. The solely resolution is to spend so much extra money, both to pretty compensate lecturers for the actual quantity of labor they do, or to rent extra administrative assist employees to minimize their burden. Anything much less is an unserious non-solution.″⁣To submit a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald, e mail [email protected]. Click here for tips about how you can submit letters.The Opinion publication is a weekly wrap of views that may problem, champion and inform your individual. Sign up here. [ad_2] Source link

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How to Choose Plumber for Downpipe Repairs Sydney?

Finding a reliable and qualified plumber for Downpipe Repairs Sydney can be a daunting task. It is the important part of your Home's Drainage System. It helps to funnel water away from the house and protect it from flooding. Downpipes can become clogged or damaged, which can cause water damage to the home. Finding the Perfect Plumber for Replacing Gutters and Downpipes is difficult whom you can Trust to do the Job Properly.

Tips to Choose Plumber for Downpipe Repairs Sydney

Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect plumber for Downpipe Repairs Sydney:

1) Expertise: A plumber should be the Expert and Experienced to complete the job quickly and efficiently. They should know the right techniques and tools to use, and should be able to fix any problems that may arise.

2) Check their Reputation – Talk to friends or family who have had similar work done and ask for recommendations. Look at online reviews and see what past customers have said about their experience with that plumber. A Reputable Company will also belong to professional trade organizations such as Master Plumbers Association of NSW.

3) Safety: Downpipe repairs can be dangerous if not done correctly. A plumber will know how to safely work with pipes and other equipment, and will take all necessary precautions to avoid accidents.

4) Make sure they are licensed – It is important to hire a licensed plumber to ensure they have the knowledge and training to perform Downpipe Repairs Sydney properly. You can check their license through the NSW Government’s website.

5) Verify Insurance – Accidents can happen, so it is important to make sure that the plumber has insurance in case of any damage occurs during the repairing of Downpipes. Ask for proof of insurance before hiring them for the job.

6) Get quotes from multiple companies – It is a good idea to get quotes from several different plumbers in order to compare prices and services offered. However, be wary of excessively low quotes as this could be a sign of subpar workmanship or lack of proper licensing and insurance.

How to Find a Reputable Plumber?

Finding a Reputable Plumber can be a Difficult Task, as you have to ensure that the plumber has reputation in the Market. One way to find a plumber for Replacing Gutters and Downpipes is by asking for recommendations from friends and family. They may have had similar experiences and can provide personal insights on their plumber's work ethic and professionalism. 

Another way to find a reputable plumber is to visit the website of the Plumbers’ Union in your state. This will give you a list of qualified plumbers who are members of the union. You can then research each plumber to see which one is the best fit for your needs.

Conclusion

By following these tips, you can find a qualified and trustworthy plumber for Downpipe Repairs Sydney. You can rest assured that the job will be done safely and correctly. Your gutters and Downpipes will be in good hands and your home will be well-protected from drainage problems. 

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Ed Husic takes swipe at Cranbrook as he launches tech challenge

Widening the talent pipeline He paints a vivid picture of a demographic divide within the Australian tech sector. Data shows that funding and job opportunities are flowing unevenly across geography, class and gender, especially at the top of the industry. Recent research from the Tech Council of Australia revealed that of the top 10 regions for tech professionals, the top nine are in Sydney or Melbourne – the other is the ACT. Meanwhile, 74 per cent of workers are men. “We’ve got a lot of work to get done,” Mr Husic said. “We haven’t really called up the widest range of people possible to help get that work done. “We need to widen the talent pipeline.” Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Jobs and Skills Summit in September. James Brickwood A veiled Cranbrook dig Mr Husic’s Cranbrook reference is neat political shorthand for Australia’s elite educational institutions. But it’s also an unmistakable nod towards Atlassian’s co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes, an alumnus of Cranbrook, and Scott Farquhar, now a vocal parent at the exclusive school. The Atlassian billionaires recently unveiled a two-tier plan to pay workers who work remotely, with those in NSW in Victoria paid more than counterparts in other states. Mr Farquhar justified the controversial move by citing cost of living pressures in those states. But Mr Husic wouldn’t be drawn into whether Atlassian’s payment model would entrench the same divides he’s talking about. “To be fair Scott Farquhar came from Castle Hill and look at [Tesla chairwoman] Robyn Denholm, she was from Milperra. You’ve got people that have demonstrated how the right skills can help transform your career trajectory,” he said. “We’ve got some great work role models, but we need to do more of it.” The Albanese government has begun crafting policies to achieve Mr Husic’s goal. Last month, the government announced the first steps to creating “Start Up Year” – a program that would see 2000 HECS-style loans for final year graduates who want to launch their own businesses. Managing director of Google Australia Mel Silva. Louise Kennerley The minister has also been keen to support companies taking steps to achieve his mission. Last week, Mr Husic appeared alongside Google Australia boss Mel Silva to launch the company’s “career certificates” initiative. Google announced the company had partnered with Coursera to develop IT support, UX design and digital marketing training to people with non-university backgrounds. The company pledged 10,000 free courses to women and people with First Nations backgrounds. During remarks at that event, Mr Husic heaped praise on Ms Silva, who grew up in the same part of western Sydney as him. “When someone from the western suburbs like Mel who has an opportunity to invest in a program like this for people that were like us from the outer suburbs or from underrepresented groups and then they open the door … that is massive.” Source link Originally published at Melbourne News Vine

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What To Know About Macquarie Park - Sydney, NSW

Macquarie Park is a suburb in the City of Ryde, 13 km northwest of Sydney’s central business district - part of the Northern Sydney Region.

Macquarie Park was created as a suburb on February 5, 1999; it had previously been part of North Ryde. Many businesses still use North Ryde for their address, but the 2113 postcode is shared by both suburbs. Macquarie University is in the northern part of Macquarie Park and has its own 2109 postcode.

Macquarie Park was named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie (1762-1824), a British colonial administrator and military officer. He was governor of New South Wales between 1810 and 1821. The area now known as Macquarie Park was part of North Ryde in the late 19th century. This area was once home to many lovely picnic spots and waterfalls, as well as poultry farms, market gardens, and large tracts of bushland.

In the mid-1960s, Macquarie University was established. As the population grew, industrial activities were permitted to take place in the ‘Green Belt’—the area surrounding the university. The goal was to allow for interaction between university researchers and industry.

Macquarie Park is a well-known high-tech industrial zone for electronic, scientific, computing, medical, communication, business supply, and pharmaceutical companies.

The Macquarie Centre is a major shopping center located next to Macquarie University Station and opposite Macquarie University. Lachlan’s Square Village is located in the Lachlan’s Line Precinct, which also includes strip malls with fast food restaurants on Lane Cove Road.

Macquarie Park is the commercial and retail hub of the region. It is also home to multinational corporations, which are referred to as the “Sydney global economy corridor”—a term used by locals to describe the area.

As part of the “Priority Growth Precincts” program of the NSW State Government, a substantial redevelopment of the Macquarie University Station Precinct is underway. This is to provide housing and jobs close to transport in order to meet Sydney’s growing needs. Up to 5,800 new homes by 2031 will be built within a ten-minute walk from Macquarie University Station.

Located in the heart of Macquarie Park, Midtown is a brand-new urban village ideally situated close to everything that makes life great. Residents can enjoy open spaces and parks within a neighborhood boasting convenient access to Metro stations, shopping centers, schools, childcare centers and other amenities all within walking distance.

The apartments and townhouses are designed to accommodate a variety of renters and buyers. The developers have made an effort to create buildings that will appeal to young families, singles and couples, down-sizers, investors, students, community housing tenants, and local workers. These luxury apartment buildings offer their residents spectacular views of the downtown district and serve as an entry point to the community.

Macquarie Park is connected to the M2 Hills Motorway, which runs through the northern portion of the suburb. Forest Coach Lines and Hillsbus operate buses to and from Macquarie Park.

If you're seeking a high-tech corporate environment or a quieter place to raise your family within an easy commute of the city, Macquarie Park offers single-family homes, apartment buildings, and townhouses.