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New South Wales
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Number of pokies in NSW cashless trial to jump from 500 to 5000
- . 10 November 2023
The New South Wales Government’s trial of cashless gaming will involve 10 times as many poker machines as initially promised after the independent panel overseeing gaming reform was swamped with venues wanting to take part. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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Doctor warns palliative care appointments could be cancelled amid cuts
- . 27 October 2023
New South Wales’ local health districts will be forced to reduce their planned spending on palliative care after the state Labor Government cut the budget for end-of-life care by $150 million. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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NSW to establish ‘milestone’ advisory faith council
- . 15 September 2023
Religious leaders will use a “milestone” faith council to push New South Wales Premier Chris Minns for stronger protections for religious freedom, amendments to euthanasia laws and better outcomes for their communities. Source: The Australian.
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Principals want review of Scripture classes in NSW public schools
- . 14 August 2023
Principals are pushing for an urgent review of religious education in New South Wales public schools, warning Scripture classes are disrupting the curriculum and forcing thousands of students to miss out on crucial learning time. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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Gay conversion law would ban suppression of gender identity
- . 11 August 2023
The New South Wales Government’s plans to ban gay conversion therapy will be expanded to include making it illegal to change or suppress a person identifying as trans or gender diverse. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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Independent MP’s push to fast-track gambling reforms
- . 20 July 2023
An independent New South Wales MP targeted by the gambling industry before the state election will attempt to fast-track cashless gambling into pubs and clubs ahead of a 12-month trial, insisting the evidence to back the technology already exists. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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Cashless gaming panel has ‘big job’ to do
- . 13 July 2023
The New South Wales cashless gaming trial will be overseen by a panel comprising police, gambling and health experts and industry representatives – including the leader of a key Catholic organisation. Source: Yahoo News.
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Family violence victims get greater access to accommodation
- . 12 July 2023
Those seeking emergency accommodation in New South Wales will now have greater access and a higher asset threshold to qualify, the Minns Government announced. Source: Yahoo News.
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Faith leaders back mooted changes to NSW anti-discrimination laws
- . 7 July 2023
Faith leaders have welcomed proposed changes to New South Wales’ anti-discrimination laws to outlaw vilification on religious grounds, as part of efforts to address religious freedom in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.