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WA local government reforms herald new era

Jan 7, 2025 | themandarin.com.au | Melissa Coade |Julian Bajkowski |Jacob Shteyman |Alex Caruana

Hannah Beazley has earmarked a new Office of the Local Government Inspector, with a call-out to establish a panel of local monitors. Western Australia’s local government minister says the new inspector’s office would focus on early intervention in regulating the sector. The government is seeking to appoint a panel of specialised monitors who will support the inspector work with local administrations to resolve emerging issues.
ACT political leaders trade compliments on election night

Oct 21, 2024 | themandarin.com.au | Julian Bajkowski |Alex Caruana |Julia Bergin |Daniel Holmes

ACT’s political leaders have come together after a bruising election campaign. The rise of scorched earth politics in Australia has been visible in the occasionally personal Queensland leaders’ debate and opposition leader Peter Dutton’s digs at ABC journalists. The United Nations and OECD think polarisation is one of the biggest threats to global stability right now. The ACT election this weekend has shown there is still room for civility in electoral politics.
Screening issues: Case studies from the field - Rock to Road

Aug 27, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Alex Caruana

In the world of aggregate production, vibratory screens often face multiple challenges, with numerous potential solutions. While theoretical discussions are valuable, practical case studies provide concrete examples of how theory can be applied to solve real-world problems. Case Study 1: Overcoming Bottlenecks in a Limestone Production CircuitA limestone producer had been operating their circuit as designed for approximately 10 years, maintaining their equipment meticulously.
What is an AFP Close Personal Protection member’s life worth?

Jul 24, 2024 | psnews.com.au | Alex Caruana

Like many around the world, I was shocked by the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. I do not care what side of the political sphere you sit on, the attempted murder of anyone is heinous and needs to be called out. This type of action has no place in our democracies. As I watched the footage, I immediately thought of my very own members within the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Close Personal Protection teams.
What is an AFP Close Personal Protection member’s life worth?

Jul 23, 2024 | the-riotact.com | Alex Caruana

Like many around the world, I was shocked by the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. I do not care what side of the political sphere you sit on, the attempted murder of anyone is heinous and needs to be called out. This type of action has no place in our democracies. As I watched the footage, I immediately thought of my very own members within the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Close Personal Protection teams.
What is an AFP close personal protection member’s life worth?

Jul 17, 2024 | themandarin.com.au | Alex Caruana

I, like many around the world, was shocked by the recent assassination attempt on the current US presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump. I do not care what side of the political sphere you sit on: the attempted murder of anyone is heinous and needs to be called out. This type of action has no place in our democracies. As I was watching the footage, I immediately had thoughts of my very own members within the Australian Federal Police (AFP) close personal protection teams.
Alex Caruana | federal government needs to pay AFP fairly | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Mar 13, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Alex Caruana

This week marked a pivotal moment in history for federal police officers across the nation as they exercise their right to vote to take industrial action in a bid for improved pay and working conditions. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsThe recent outcome of the protected industrial action ballot speaks volumes.
Why government must value the AFP's sacrifice before it’s too late

Mar 5, 2024 | themandarin.com.au | Alex Caruana

This week marks a pivotal moment for federal police officers across the nation as they exercise their right to vote to take industrial action in a bid for improved pay and working conditions. This vote, facilitated by the Fair Work Commission, signals a historic juncture for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) force, as it is the first time such a step has been taken in recent times on a federal level.
The challenges of mental health calls for ACT police

Nov 29, 2023 | canberratimes.com.au | Alex Caruana

Recently I read an article out of England, where the Police Commissioner in charge of the Humber Bridge area, faced with inadequate funding and insufficient resources from the government, made a bold decision to direct his officers not to respond to mental health or health-related calls - unless there was a clear threat to life. Whilst it might sound controversial, this seemingly drastic measure had a profound impact.