Chris Minns
Minns sacks pro-Palestine MP for labelling Karen Webb a ‘liar’
Upper House MP Anthony D’Adam used a late night speech to accuse the NSW Police of using “fear and intimidation as a means of obtaining compliance” against pro-Palestinian protesters in Sydney.
- by Michael McGowan
Latest
The Minns government’s worst budget fears have been realised
The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW, putting the state’s finances under further pressure.
- by Alexandra Smith
Updated
Domestic violence
‘As soon as possible’: No timeframe for rollout of ankle bracelets for DV accused
Premier Chris Minns repeatedly declined to put a timeline on law changes that will see men who are released on bail after being accused of a serious domestic violence offence required to wear an ankle bracelet.
- by Michael McGowan and Angus Thomson
Opinion
Domestic violence
DV bail changes make a big difference, but Minns missed one big red flag
The NSW government’s proposed laws will make it much harder for the most serious offenders to inflict harm. But there are other protections it can and must deploy.
- by Rosalind Dixon
Editorial
Censorship
Cumberland Council should reverse its same-sex library book ban
One councillor against the book ban says it contradicts Cumberland’s motto of “Welcome, Belong, Succeed”.
- The Herald's View
Editorial
LGBTIQ hate crimes
We commend Minns for committing to an apology to LGBTQ community
Herald senior reporter Andrew Hornery has spent several weeks talking to some who found themselves on the wrong side of the law against homosexuality in NSW.
- The Herald's View
Jailed for being gay? An unthinkable concept in NSW in 2024 was once reality for many
Congratulations to everyone involved in the decision to apologise to those punished by laws which criminalised homosexuality in our state.
- by Bevan Shields
‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries
Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Exclusive
Domestic violence
‘I’m devastated’: Funding row threatens kids’ places at renowned family and domestic violence centre
Up to 100 children a year face being blocked from accessing one of the state’s most recognised family and domestic violence intervention centres. Parents say the government is abandoning them.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Minns flags tougher bail laws for high-risk domestic violence orders
The move comes after yet another high-profile alleged domestic violence incident which saw a woman stabbed outside an Alexandria gym on Wednesday.
- by Michael McGowan
‘Broken system close to collapse’: Critical worker shortages in child protection, domestic violence
NSW is facing a chronic shortage of caseworkers, including child protection workers, leaving vulnerable kids and women facing more harm.
- by Alexandra Smith, Max Maddison and Michael McGowan