Adelaide stamp duty cost ‘out of control’
STAMP duty paid on the average Adelaide house has increased by $14,100 over the past 20 years, making it one of the biggest impediments to entering the housing market
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Sex workers ‘unsafe with antiquated laws’
SEX workers are calling for MPs to reintroduce legislation to state Parliament that would decriminalise prostitution.
Domestic violence victims are taking a stand
THOUSANDS of women are seeking protection from violent abusers each year, using tougher laws intended to crack down on domestic violence.
SA’s domestic violence shame file
THERE are now 166 violent and dangerous men on a statewide database that tracks domestic abusers, more than triple the number recorded two months ago.
Nowhere to hide: Loopholes to close on abusive partners
LAWS to protect victims of abusive partners will be strengthened to crack down on breaches of protection orders and force offenders to pay for rehabilitation.
Chloe’s law: We’ll take kids away from violent parents
PARENTS convicted of causing serious harm or endangering life – in addition to murder, manslaughter or criminal neglect – would have their children removed by authorities at birth, if laws to be put to Parliament are approved.
Jay vows to build new CBD high school on old RAH site
THE Premier has recommitted to building a new city high school on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site, amid confusion over whether the State Government will deliver on its election promise.
New South Rd motorway extended
THE non-stop section of the planned Torrens-to-Torrens upgrade of South Rd has been extended by 600m in new plans revealed today.
APY poverty is ‘a stain on our society’
SUCCESSIVE governments have failed to address poverty and disadvantage in SA’s remote Aboriginal lands but creating opportunities is a long-term proposition, the new Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister says.
Coroner’s fury: No child must ever suffer like Chloe
NO child must ever suffer, as Chloe Valentine did, under the flawed practices of Families SA and the agency must be overhauled, the Coroner says.
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