A think tank suggests Australia adopt an equitable Finnish traffic fine system to address the current system’s inequity, which penalizes lower-income earners disproportionately. The proposed model would base fines on income, with lower-income drivers paying less and higher-income drivers paying more, aiming to prevent financial hardship for those unable to afford fines. The report highlights the need for a fairer payment model across different Australian states, with fines ranging from $75 to $917 depending on income levels, urging for a more just system that considers drivers’ financial circumstances.
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Child care scandal – what horrified parents should do
Childcare worker Joshua Brown faces over 70 charges of child sexual abuse involving eight children aged five months to two years, with alleged offenses occurring between April 2022 and January 2023 at Creative Garden Early Learning Centre in Point Cook, and potentially a second site in Essendon. The Victorian Department of Health is advising affected families, while police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A childcare...
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