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Malcolm Turnbull wants institutions and charities to be shamed if they refuse to join the national redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors. Thousands of survivors are set to gain access to compensation after Victoria and NSW signed on to the federal government's $3.8 billion scheme. |
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Malcolm Turnbull wants institutions and charities to be shamed if they refuse to join the national redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors. Thousands of survivors are set to gain access to compensation after Victoria and NSW signed on to the federal government's $3.8 billion scheme. |
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It paved the way for more than 9000 people who were sexually abused in NSW government institutions and 5000 in Victorian government institutions to access to the national scheme. Mr Andrews said there was now no excuse for churches, other non-government organisations or state and territory governments to sign on to the scheme. |
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President Michael D Higgins said he was “concerned and upset” when the Vatican barred former president Mary McAleese from taking part in a conference.
The ‘Why Women Matter’ conference was due to take place in the Holy See yesterday but organisers moved it to another location in Rome so Mrs McAleese and another barred speaker could take part. |
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She says the movie has made "a massive splash" because such a representation of powerful women is rarely seen. The Zimbabwean-American actress and Tony Award-winning playwright says she was thankful to be handed the role of Okoye, who had nobility and put the needs of her country and people first. |
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Malcolm Turnbull is pleased Donald Trump singled out Australia as a potential exemption from his steel tariffs, but says he will be "relentless" in making sure the deal is done.
The US president lauded a special relationship with Australia while admonishing another key ally, Germany, during remarks in Washington on Thursday. |
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The Latest on International Women's Day: "Black Panther" star Danai Gurira says the hit movie is showing the world that women and men "can work shoulder to shoulder" and their abilities "are equally valued in a society." Gurira spoke at an event marking International Women's Day on Thursday at U.N. headquarters in New York. |
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She says the movie has made "a massive splash" because such a representation of powerful women is rarely seen. The Zimbabwean-American actress and Tony Award-winning playwright says she was thankful to be handed the role of Okoye, who had nobility and put the needs of her country and people first. |
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The Latest on International Women's Day: "Black Panther" star Danai Gurira says the hit movie is showing the world that women and men "can work shoulder to shoulder" and their abilities "are equally valued in a society." Gurira spoke at an event marking International Women's Day on Thursday at U.N. headquarters in New York. |
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By The Associated Press The Latest on International Women's Day: "Black Panther" star Danai Gurira says the hit movie is showing the world that women and men "can work shoulder to shoulder" and their abilities "are equally valued in a society." Gurira spoke at an event marking International Women's Day on Thursday at U. |
