Live sheep exports a business model 'built on the suffering of animals': Ley...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward May 21, 2018 Live sheep exports a business model 'built on the suffering of animals': Ley Liberal MP Sussan Ley has told Sky News that the live export of sheep is a business model that was built on the suffering of animals. Telstra services returning following significant outage Telstra has confirmed 4G voice and data services are returning across the country after a network issue sent some phones offline. The Speaker postpones announcement of by-election date The Speaker Tony Smith has told the House of Representatives that he is holding off announcing a date for the five upcoming by-elections due to proposed AEC changes. Banking code of conduct in spotlight as royal commission resumes The banking code of conduct is under the spotlight as the third round of the banking royal commission hearings began in Melbourne today. Abbott urges government to buy and on-sell Liddell Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is urging the government to buy the Liddell power station so it can be sold on to Alinta Energy. Northern Territory to consider decriminalising marijuana The Northern Territory's Chief Minister has confirmed his government is looking at decriminalising marijuana. Popular kids books face ban over use of 'boy' and 'girl' Popular children's books could be banned from Victoria's public schools and libraries unless they meet the requirements of a gender test. WA family to sue state govt over electric shock at public housing property The family of an 11-year-old Perth girl who suffered a severe electric shock in their public housing property is suing the West Australian government for the cost of her care. Labor calls for Coalition to split income tax cut bill Labor MP Jim Chalmers has told Sky News that if the government were to split its proposed tax cuts bill, Labor would support the first part of the plan. Proposed 'digital tax' receives crucial support A possible tax on digital giants including Google, Facebook and Uber has secured support from Senate crossbenchers. The development could see a vote on one of the Federal Government's major economic policies within a matter of weeks. Rogue exporters led to 'monumental failure of compliance' Liberal MP Sarah Henderson has told Sky News that there has been a monumental failure of compliance, underpinned by rogue exporters, in the live export market. Live sheep trade should be regulated not banned: Joyce Former Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce has rejected the bill proposed by Liberal backbencher Sussan Ley on banning the live sheep trade to the Middle East. Nicolás Maduro declared winner of controversial Venezuelan presidential election Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of the Venezuelan presidential election which opponents dubbed 'illegitimate'. Hawaii residents urged to evacuate after lava blocks some exits Hawaii's Big Island residents have been told to evacuate as lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano blocks a major exit route. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe