Thousands gather at Melbourne Herzog protest – as it happened
This blog is now closed Liberal party on brink of dumping first female leader with Taylor’s backers confident of defeating Ley Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast McCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomes Malarndirri McCarthy says there are funding levers the government could pull to put more pressure on the states to improve on Closing the Gap outcomes. We have levers that we can pull and I know that through the Northern Territory Remote Area Investment, the NTRA, that is certainly an agreement between the commonwealth and the Northern Territory where I have pushed for those levers to be looked at. So we are halfway through that and we see this expiring in 2031. So we have another five years to really get to the end of this and hopefully close that gap. And that is our aim. There are certainly many, many moments of frustration. There is no doubt about that. Not just with the Northern Territory, there are other jurisdictions that we continually need to work with. But the NT specifically, I’ve reached out directly to the chief minister, I have raised directly the concerns around the incarceration rates, but also the deaths in custody that we’ve had in the last 12 months, really, in the NT in particular. Continue reading...
The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Here’s How a DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Push for Body Cameras for D.H.S. Underscores Trump Administration’s Shift
Die Trump-Administration hat kürzlich eine Kehrtwende in Bezug auf die Finanzierung von Body-Cam-Programmen für Einwanderungsbehörden vollzogen, nachdem zuvor Kürzungen vorgeschlagen wurden. Diese Programme haben bereits Millionen von Dollar erhalten.
Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
The judicial branch announced that beginning on Monday, Oct. 20, it will no longer have funding to sustain full, paid operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How could a DHS shutdown impact ICE?
A DHS shutdown could lead to reduced operations and staffing at ICE, affecting immigration enforcement and processing.
Q:What are the potential effects of a DHS shutdown on travelers?
Travelers may experience delays and disruptions in services provided by agencies under the DHS, such as TSA and Customs.
Q:What is the significance of the push for body cameras for the D.H.S.?
The push for body cameras highlights a shift in the Trump Administration's approach to accountability and transparency within the Department of Homeland Security.
Q:What was the purpose of the Melbourne Herzog protest?
The Melbourne Herzog protest aimed to address specific political or social issues, gathering thousands of participants to voice their concerns.
Q:What happens when judiciary funding runs out?
When judiciary funding runs out, only limited operations can continue, potentially affecting court proceedings and legal services.