Wilson said the proposed offence would send a clear message that desecration of war memorials and significant sites would no longer be treated as low-level vandalism.
Under the program, scholarships ranging from $500 to $20,000 will be offered to support prospective, new and existing Learn Local teachers and trainers to complete approved specialist courses.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
Chantelle Thomas had initially been declared the winner by just 58 votes. However, the inclusion of the previously uncounted papers increased her margin to 73–74 votes over Liberal candidate Tania Stock.
“Having my home address published by a political opponent is completely unacceptable. This is not just a political tactic, it is doxxing and potential criminal conduct.”
The Electoral Commission of South Australia confirmed that 81 votes—77 absent ordinary ballots and four declaration votes—were found after the initial count and recount had already concluded.
The Leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) says a common identity cannot simply be created by legislation, but must be genuinely felt and accepted by all citizens.
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, who served as India’s High Commissioner to Australia and played a pivotal role in establishing the Commonwealth Club in Canberra in 1954.
The donation fulfils a commitment announced during Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to India in August 2025 and forms part of India’s broader cooperation with Fiji in agriculture and the sugar sector.
