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Convicted terrorist Benbrika freed under strict orders after plots to attack AFL grand final

By Dominic Giannini, 4:01pm Dec 19, 2023

Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika will be released from prison under more than 30 strict conditions after a push to keep him behind bars due to community safety risk was abandoned.

Benbrika, who appeared in court via video link, spent nearly two decades behind bars after being convicted over plots to attack the MCG during the 2005 AFL grand final, and Melbourne's Crown Casino.

He was released on Tuesday after justice Elizabeth Hollingworth ruled in the Victorian Supreme Court he will be subject to strict supervision and a curfew for one year.

Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been released from prison. (ABC)(ABC)

Benbrika, aged in his 60s, was spotted being driven out of Barwon Prison in the back seat of a dark-coloured ute.

He will have to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet and cannot leave Victoria without approval, with police to be given extensive powers to monitor his electronic communications.

He also cannot contact certain individuals, including people in prison, convicted terrorists, those charged with such offences and people on a list prescribed by the court.

Benbrika will continue to receive psychological treatment, will need permission from the police to start a job and cannot visit numerous public places.

He will be blacked from discussing terrorist activities publicly but can do so in his deradicalisation program.

Breaching conditions of the supervision order is a criminal offence and carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.

Benbrika being driven out of Barwon prison in the back seat of a dark-coloured ute. (9News)

Justice Hollingworth agreed Benbrika's "relative risk is still unacceptable at this time" due to the serious nature of his offending.

But she was satisfied "the combined effect of the conditions ... is reasonably necessary and reasonably appropriate and adapted for the purpose of protecting the community from the unacceptable risks that Benbrika presents".

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said he had faith in law enforcement agencies to protect the community.

The supervision order was the strongest course of action as an extended prison sentence could not be ordered by the court given the risk reduction, Dreyfus said.

"The court held that these conditions were sufficient to protect the community," he said in a statement.

But acting opposition leader Sussan Ley slammed the government for not fighting to keep Benbrika behind bars.

"Benbrika is the worst of the worst," she said.

"The government has not done everything they could have done to keep Australians safe from this convicted terrorist."

However, part of the reason the Commonwealth opted for a supervision order over continuing detention was a report buried by the home affairs department under the former coalition government.

Benbrika will be subject to more than 30 strict conditions. (ABC)

It found the methods used to assess the future risk a person poses to the community were no better than flipping a coin.

It was "clearly a document that should have been disclosed," Hollingworth said.

She also revealed four other reports critical of the assessment tool had not been disclosed and slammed the Commonwealth for its secrecy.

While an assessment tool isn't legally required to be used, any reliied upon needed to be based on evidence and "have some underlying validity", she said.

It was concerning the department didn't disclose any of the reports to the court, Justice Hollingworth said, after previously branding the move "a disgrace".

The Commonwealth decided to apply for a supervision order after Benbrika's lawyers seized on one of the reports to challenge the veracity of the detention order he was under once it come to light.

The onus remained on the government to keep him behind bars, Ley said when asked if the former coalition government bore any responsibility for a detention order not being imposed after failing to disclose the report.

The non-disclosure of the reports will be referred to the national security legislation watchdog by the judge after her full written reasons are released.

Preventative detention was an exceptional measure but "not the norm" within a legal system, Justice Hollingworth added.

The legal system's role "is not to detain people to prevent a crime that they may or may not commit in the future".

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Batshit Auspol Moment #5: Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley turns up to parliament dressed as Tina Turner (2023)

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God’s Whistleblower

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 (ESV)

Each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (BSB)

Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters. 1 Timothy 5:2 (NLT)

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:19 (NIV)

Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters. 1 Timothy 5:2 (NLT)

For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide. For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. Job 34:21-23 (BSB)

The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them. Proverbs 21:12 (NLT)

If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. Titus 3:10 (NLT)

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International Wild Koala Day

International Wild Koala Day is observed on May 3 in the honor of koalas. Koalas, the majestic representative of the wombat family, are mainly found in remote parts of Australia. Recognizable by their large heads, fluffy ears, and tailless body, koalas are considered to be the symbol of Australia. It’s been a rough couple of years for the koalas. Yearly wildfires and rampant deforestation have exterminated more than 10 million koalas within a decade. International Wild Koala Day raises awareness and fights for their survival.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL WILD KOALA DAY

International Wild Koala Day celebrates koalas, a marsupial native to the Australian continent. The day brings environmentalists, wildlife activists, and conservationists together in the movement for the protection and preservation of koala habitats. Koalas deserve to be celebrated every day. While they are native and unique to Australia, the quest to save them has to be global. International Koala Day appeals to the entire world to come to the aid of koalas. Australians celebrate the day by planting trees, implementing ways to combat global warming, wearing gum leaf t-shirts, and sharing the unique features of koalas.

Koalas are one of the top 10 species most at risk due to climate change. A two-degree increase in global temperature will be catastrophic for the koalas. The 2020 bushfires accentuated the need for a concerned initiative regarding koalas, which impacted millions of koalas. International Wild Koala Day raises awareness about the grave issues that threaten the survival of koalas. Koalas can only survive in thick eucalyptus forests. This unique predicament to their survival is the biggest threat to their existence.

The annual observation brings people together, as they share their love and appreciation for this beautiful species. Koalas are warm, friendly, and extremely delightful. They have been a part of this planet for over 25 million years. They do not deserve to go extinct on our watch. This celebration gives us an opportunity to refocus our priorities and put our resources into our fight against the issues that threaten their existence.

INTERNATIONAL WILD KOALA DAY TIMELINE

1788

The European Ascension

European settlers arrive in Australia and take up the majority of Koala bushlands for habitation.

1798

Recognition and Records

Koalas are put into records for the first time after being discovered in the Blue Mountains.

1937

A Step Towards Protection

The government of Australia designates koalas as a protected species.

2020

The Day is Announced

May 3 is announced as International Wild Koala Day after the disastrous aftermath of the 2020 Australian bushfires.

INTERNATIONAL WILD KOALA DAY FAQS

Are koalas friendly?

Koalas are largely indifferent to human company and attack only when they feel provoked or threatened.

Will koalas be gone by 2050?

As per findings by Australia’s parliamentary committee, koalas are on track to become extinct in many parts of the country in the next couple of decades unless the government acts today.

Are koalas an endangered species?

Australia’s environment minister Sussan Ley has designated koalas as an endangered species in the aftermath of the 2020 wildfires, which impacted more than one billion animals, including koalas.

HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL WILD KOALA DAY

Plant a tree: Climate change and deforestation are the two biggest threats to the well-being of koalas. Celebrate International Wild Koala Day by planting a tree in your neighborhood and pushing for stricter deforestation laws.

Create an awareness campaign: Plan a day full of activities and events that create awareness regarding the many ways in which we can promote the healthy perspiration of koalas and all other endangered wild animals. Sign up for volunteer hours with support groups and wildlife rescuers and pledge a donation to any endangered species fund.

Share the message: Sharing is caring! Use social media to spread the agenda and encourage your friends and followers to raise their voices against rampant deforestation and loose environmental policies. Use #WildKoalaDay to connect with the global community of thinkers, leaders, and supporters of the movement.

5 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT KOALAS

The poison churner: Eucalyptus, a poisonous plant for other animals, is their main source of food.

A fine sleeper: Koalas can sleep for up to 20 hours a day.

A species in danger: Koalas are on the decline and their population numbers are falling further due to diseases, deforestation, and other man-made causes.

The two-sense offspring: Koalas are born without vision and ears, however, they develop these senses and have an excellent sense of hearing.

The homelessness prevails: More than 80% of the koala’s habitat has been lost to drought, bushfires, and human encroachment.

WHY INTERNATIONAL WILD KOALA DAY IS IMPORTANT

It’s an emergency: Koalas count among the top 10 species worldwide most at risk due to climate change. Wildfires, deforestation, and the impact of increased carbon dioxide on eucalyptus leaves are all alarming reasons why koalas are running out of time. International Wild Koala Day treats this issue as an emergency and urges the people in power to act as soon as possible.

It’s a call to action: The only way koalas can survive is by increasing their habitat and leaving them alone to prosper — as they have for millions of years. On May 3, we register our resistance against the rampant encroachment that has ravaged the homes of the koalas and fight for better habitats.

We can save the koalas: Despite the grim statistics and the never-ending wave of catastrophe, there’s still hope. Due to persistent activism, the Australian government tripled the funding for the koala conservation efforts in 2022. Several conservatories outside Australia, including one in San Diego, U.S., are practicing breeding programs to rehabilitate koalas. International Wild Koala Day encourages action from people all around the world.

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Australia news live: figures show budget on track for surplus; Sussan Ley backs Dutton saying Australia cannot be ‘internet police for the whole world’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/apr/26/australia-news-live-stabbing-bondi-junction-terror-attack-wakeley-imams-imams-missing-baby?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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Peter Dutton doubles down on immigration attacks despite Victoria police clearing detainee of assault charges

Deputy leader Sussan Ley refuses to delete tweet claiming ‘Victorian women being assaulted by foreign criminals’ * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Coalition has doubled down on its question time attacks on the government over the charge of a person released from immigration detention – despite Victoria police now conceding they got the wrong man and withdrawing charges. On Friday the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, argued he was entitled to rely on an earlier Victoria police statement and media reports, as Labor went on the counterattack accusing the Coalition of a “grubby political scare campaign”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/01/peter-dutton-doubles-down-on-immigration-attacks-despite-victoria-police-clearing-detainee-of-assault-charges?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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Report Recommends Major Immigration Reform in Australia

A government-commissioned report Thursday called for a thorough overhaul of Australia’s immigration system.

According to the Migration Review the system is “outdated” and does not meet the country’s current or future skills needs, and therefore requires a “long term and holistic” approach to find a solution. The report makes sweeping recommendations that will be considered by Australia's left-leaning Labor government.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil, who commissioned the review, said Thursday that Australia has to “skill up or sink.”

She said critical labor shortages are forcing Australia to be more assertive in the “global race for talent” to recruit highly skilled overseas professionals and do more to retain the “brightest” international students.

Australia to Grant Permanent Visas to Thousands of Refugees The government considers the “complicated” and “outdated” migration system to be a barrier to prosperity. It wants the country to be less reliant on temporary workers, who would, if the report’s recommendations are accepted, be given more opportunities to stay permanently. The government is promising safeguards to guard against exploitation and underpayment.

The leader of the conservative opposition, Sussan Ley, responding to the report, told local media Thursday the government must address depopulation and the lack of health services in rural Australia as well as improving housing and other essential services.

O’Neil told the National Press Club in Canberra Thursday that major reform to immigration is desperately needed.

“I have spoken a lot about what is going wrong with Australia’s migration system today and there are many, many problems,” O’Neil said. “But what I am genuinely much more excited about is the big opportunity. We have every reason to be optimistic about our country’s future and every reason to believe that our migration system can help us deliver a more secure and prosperous Australia as it has done for us so many times in the past.”

The immigration review was carried out by Martin Parkinson, a former secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

His report said it was important that Australians do not feel threatened by economic migrants.

Immigration has been the dominant theme in the story of modern Australia, which was colonized by the British in 1788.

Although more than a quarter of Australia’s population was born elsewhere, some Australians display hostility toward, or fear of, immigrants.

Voters have supported hardline policies that sent asylum seekers arriving by boat without authorization to offshore camps in the South Pacific.

Since 2013, the Australian navy has been towing or turning away migrant boats trying to reach Australian waters under the government’s Operation Sovereign Borders, which continues under the current left-leaning Labor government.

Source: https://www.voanews.com/a/report-recommends-major-immigration-reform-in-australia/7068316.html

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Australia's New Benefits of Regional Visa | Speeding Up Visa Process for Migrant Workers

Did you know that the Regional visa program promoted by Coalition MPs in Australia allows migrants to relocate to cities? While Sussan Ley, Dan Tehan, and Anne Ruston celebrate the decision to expedite the processing of the 887 visa, which they claim benefits rural Australia, the visa holders are free to choose their place of residence, including metropolitan areas. For detailed information watch this video till the end and yes like and share the video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

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Australia news live: treasurers to discuss cost-of-living crisis, crackdown on spoofing scams

Key events Filters BETA Key events (4)Australia (3)Sussan Ley (3) Telcos have blocked 90 million scam messages since July We brought you the news on the blog earlier about the first company to breach Australia’s anti-SMS scam rules, months after the regulations came into effect. AAP has some more details on the work telcos have been doing to block scams: Since July 2022, Australian telcos have…

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Liberal brawl over name to rejoice in defeat of reasonable MPs

Senior SA Liberal reasonable Simon Birmingham has referred to as on his get together’s federal vp to resign for claiming it was good that Liberal MP “lefties” misplaced their seats on the Might election as they may very well be changed with conservatives. SA Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP Senator and former Morrison Authorities finance minister Simon Birmingham mentioned Teena McQueen’s place was untenable and that failing to attraction to a broad base would condemn the coalition to opposition. His feedback got here after McQueen informed a conservative convention on the weekend it was good her get together’s federal election loss meant “a number of these lefties are gone”. “We should always rejoice in that … folks I’ve been making an attempt to eliminate for a decade have gone. We have to renew with good conservative candidates,” she mentioned. Birmingham referred to as the feedback offensive and disloyal. “If she doesn’t need to assist endorsed Liberal candidates, sitting Liberal MPs, then she shouldn’t be sitting on the federal govt,” he mentioned. “She ought to replicate upon her place, her place is untenable.” Deputy Liberal Chief Sussan Ley mentioned she “wouldn’t dignify (McQueen’s) remarks with a response” or give them additional publicity or credence. She informed reporters in Sydney the lack of any Liberal MP was trigger for concern. “We want extra Liberal MPs to be elected to kind governments. That’s the fundamental arithmetic of how the physique politic works,” she mentioned. “The lack of any Liberal MP is one thing we have to flip round.” Birmingham added he wouldn’t assist McQueen’s re-election bid if she selected to recontest her place. He mentioned her position didn’t trigger day-to-day points, however she had proven she couldn’t assist the Liberals’ broad church of views. Birmingham additionally refused to write down off any seats, corresponding to inner-city electorates gained on the election by the teal independents. The independents gained a number of seats after campaigning on larger local weather change motion and parliamentary integrity. “We’ve bought to attraction to a broad base of voters to have the ability to win,” Birmingham mentioned. Get InDaily in your inbox. Every day. The perfect native information each workday at lunch time. Thanks for signing as much as the InDaily publication. “That’s fairly clear from how we’ve constructed majority (governments) previously. “Now we have to ensure we’re ready to win again seats of Labor and the Greens in addition to the teals if we’re to kind a majority authorities sooner or later.” -with AAP Native Information Issues Media variety is below menace in Australia – nowhere extra so than in South Australia. The state wants multiple voice to information it ahead and you may assist with a donation of any dimension to InDaily. Your contribution goes on to serving to our journalists uncover the information. Please click on under to assist InDaily proceed to uncover the information. Donate in the present day Powered by PressPatron Originally published at Sunshine Coast QLD News

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[ad_1] A 12-year-old boy who had his snack promoting enterprise in Sydney’s japanese suburbs shut down following complaints has been hit with a wave of help by locals.Jesse Lane banks critical pocked cash from promoting chilly drinks, insect repellent, canine treats and sunscreen in a tent on the Bondi to Coogee stroll.But the enterprise was shut down after two complaints from locals who stated the teenager shouldn’t be capable to make revenue on public land. This adopted the Randwick Council rejecting Jesse’s buying and selling software as he didn’t have insurance coverage. When insurance coverage was acquired months later, the appliance was once more rejected.Faced with the compelled closure of the pre-teen’s enterprise, japanese suburb locals have thrown their help round Jesse.“Jessie is the hard working kid who sets up and sells a number of things for hot and thirsty walkers and their pets,” one man wrote on Facebook.“The world needs more kids to drive to work hard for themselves and not sit around and play video games all day.“His parents must be so proud of him and people should mind their business, if the kid wants to make money and work on his weekends good on him.”Deputy Liberal social gathering chief Sussan Ley additionally chimed in with help, saying Jesse must be recommended for “having a go”.“We won’t have the small businesses and entrepreneurs of tomorrow if we don’t back them today,” she stated.“This is a foolish decision @RandwickCouncil and it should be reversed. “Local community (equals) happy, 12-year-old kid having a go … what’s the problem?”Another stated Jesse has advised locals of his bold plans for the hard-earned funds.“He’s saving for his future he said, to buy a car and things. Very bright kid. I hope he continues to do great,” one girl stated. More than 6000 locals have signed a petition to cease the closure of Jesse’s enterprise. Randwick Council has been contacted for remark.Read associated subjects:Sydney [ad_2] Source link

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'Duty of Care' Ruling Reversed in Australian Court

Australian Court Denies Political Responsibility for Climate Change

‘Duty of Care’ about the environment is up for debate again in the Australian courts, unfortunately. In 2020, eight student activists took Australia’s Environment Minister Sussan Ley to court to try to stop her from approving the expansion of a controversial coal mine. They didn’t manage to stop the expansion, but what they won, when the case concluded in 2021, was a ruling that Ley, and any…