Saturday, 19 August 2023 14:35
FALSE CLIMATE CHANGE CLAIMS
THE Climate Council urges Australian Parliament to address false climate claims from fossil fuel giants. In a recent submission, they expose 10 corporations with questionable climate plans. The Council insists on action to cut emissions drastically, highlighting how supposed net-zero targets are contradicted by fossil fuel expansion. They call for a ban on misleading 'carbon neutral' claims, requiring genuine emission reduction efforts, and prioritizing total life cycle emission reduction. Parliament must crack down on greenwashing to ensure real climate action.
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Saturday, 19 August 2023 14:34
GAMING REFORM ROADMAP
NSW Government has formed an independent panel for gaming reform roadmap, combating gambling harm and money laundering. Chaired by Michael Foggo, the panel includes experts from law enforcement, academics, and industry. It will oversee a cashless gaming trial and suggest reforms. Privacy protection will be prioritized, with input from Cyber Security NSW and NSW Police. Recommendations for cashless gaming in hotels and clubs will be provided, along with an implementation roadmap by November 2024. Additionally, a ClubGRANTS Scheme review will be conducted. Previous reforms include banning gaming room signage and reducing poker machine entitlements and cash input limits. Political donations from clubs with pokies are also banned.
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Saturday, 19 August 2023 14:32
OPEN TO DATING SINGLE PARENTS
A RECENT eharmony survey indicates that online daters are more open to dating single parents. Over 70% of respondents wouldn't be deterred by a partner having children. 52% of male daters would happily date single moms, while 61% of female daters view single dads positively, seeing them as more committed to relationships. Around 63% of single parents prefer dating someone else with children. 80% of respondents are comfortable being involved in their partner's children's lives. Single parents face challenges in dating due to time constraints and budget concerns. eharmony's Compatibility Matching System helps match compatible partners based on personality and values.
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