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Benita Kolovos
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Victorian State Correspondent, The Guardian Australia
Melbourne
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Fashion, Business and Travel.
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By Benita Kolovos Verified| The Guardian Australia Verified Victoria’s human rights commission has been forced to slash its budget by almost 20% as it braces for a surge in complaints triggered by new anti-vilification and bail laws. Earlier this month, staff at the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) were told eight of the agency’s 52 positions – about 15% of the workforce – would be made redundant.
By Benita Kolovos Verified| The Guardian Australia Verified The Victorian Nationals have left the door open to working with a Dutton government to build a nuclear reactor in the Latrobe Valley, as the Liberal leader, Brad Battin, was urged to “get a spine” and rule out a repeal of the state’s nuclear ban. In an interview with Guardian Australia, Battin distanced the Victorian Coalition from Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan, saying the state opposition was instead focused on expanding onshore gas exploration.
By Benita Kolovos Verified| The Guardian Australia Verified Victoria’s human rights commission has been forced to slash its budget by almost 20% as it braces for a surge in complaints triggered by new anti-vilification and bail laws. Earlier this month, staff at the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) were told eight of the agency’s 52 positions – about 15% of the workforce – would be made redundant.
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The Guardian Australia
Guardian News & Media (GNM) is a subsidiary of Guardian Media Group plc, responsible for publishing *The Guardian* and *The Observer* newspapers, along with their digital platforms. GNM is wholly owned by the Scott Trust Limited, which ensures its editorial and financial independence. The company has a rich history, with *The Guardian* founded in 1821 and rebranded in 1959. GNM was incorporated in 1967 and adopted its current name in 2006. The headquarters is located in Kings Place, London. GNM produces a range of publications, including the daily *The Guardian* and the Sunday *Observer*, the latter being the world's oldest Sunday newspaper. Its digital presence includes the global news website theguardian.com and the Guardian app, which provides access to news, podcasts, and live updates. GNM also offers *The Guardian Weekly*, a compact international edition, and focuses on investigative journalism and multimedia content. With a global reach, GNM serves a politically engaged audience and attracts over 100 million unique visitors monthly across its digital platforms.
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