It has just been reported that Abos are rioting in Port Augusta prison.
According to the media, blame for the riot must lie with the state government for its “pack ’em, stack ’em and ‘rack em” approach to holding prisoners.
Although that may very well be the case, I am making the assumption that it’s just Abos out of control … again, and any excuse will do to put down any suggestion of Australia’s indigenous people taking responsibility for their own behaviour.
Cailen.
…Doug Robertson, Police Reporter: The Advertiser | October 06, 2008
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GUN-WIELDING “gangsters” are making the city unsafe and their haunts must be shut down immediately, Adelaide Lord Mayor Michael Harbison says.
In the wake of yesterday’s dramatic early morning shooting in Gouger St where a person was wounded and a bystander injured, Mr Harbison has challenged the State Government to institute the “clean-up”.
While Mr Harbison wants businesses to bring back a feeling of community safety, political leaders called for a greater police presence on the beat. [more …]
Michael Owen, Political Reporter: The Advertiser | September 24, 2008
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TREASURER Kevin Foley has accused State Opposition leader Martin Hamilton-Smith of being happy to “kick a black” and engage in “racism politics”.
Mr Foley went on the attack yesterday in State Parlianment after Mr Hamilton-Smith asked a question about the HomeStart Finance “Nunga Loan” scheme – a home loan package designed for Aborigines – and the risks associated with them.
Mr Hamilton-Smith compared the Nunga Loans product to the subprime loans in the U.S. that sparked an economic meltdown.
He said loans above a property’s value were approved to …
Nigel Hunt: The Advertiser | September 20, 2008
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POLICE will have the power to create false identity documents for undercover operatives under new laws to be introduced in South Australia.
And for the first time, the identities of the undercover police officers will remain secret during court processes to prevent reprisals from criminals they help to apprehend.
Attorney-General Michael Atkinson, who will introduce the legislation into Parliament this week, said the new laws would help police fight organised crime “from the inside”.
“These laws will help expose drug trafficking, money laundering, illegal weapons trading and gang violence – including …
Daniel Wills: The Advertiser | September 04, 2008
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POLICE say they are ready to take imminent action to outlaw criminal bike gangs after tough new State Government legislation came into effect today.
The Serious and Organised Crime Act allows Police Commissioner Mal Hyde to apply to Attorney-General Michael Atkinson to outlaw individual gangs and place severe restrictions on their members.
Assistant Police Commissioner Tony Harrison this afternoon said police had been gathering information for some time and would soon move against the gangs.
“A lot of preparatory work has been ongoing and I wouldn’t anticipate it would be too …
Maria Moscaritolo: The Advertiser | July 28, 2008
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THE new Families and Communities Minister has conceded her department has more to do in addressing the Gang of 49 crime culture in Adelaide.
Earlier today, the man charged with addressing the social ills behind the Gang of 49 – Monsignor David Cappo – said government departments were not doing enough to help.
Father Cappo, the chairman of the State Government’s Social Inclusion Board, singled out the Family and Communities Department as not doing enough and not working quickly enough.
Jennifer Rankine, …
Michael Owen, Political Reporter: The Advertiser | July 10, 2008
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ADELAIDENOW SCOOP: AN IMMIGRATION agreement with the Philippines will deliver up to 50,000 skilled workers to South Australia over the next decade.
Deputy Premier Kevin Foley, who is on a nine-day trade mission to Malaysia and the Philippines, told The Advertiser yesterday a memorandum of understanding between the two governments would help streamline the immigration process.
A special program will be introduced by the Philippines, under its Labour and Employment Secretary Arturo Brion, for SA companies to employ “highly trained” …
The Advertiser | June 25, 2008
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… The “burkhini” is making a splash with Muslim students in the Riverland.
The wetsuit-style lycra costume, which covers the arms, legs and hair, has given 10 Renmark High School students the chance to learn to swim while remaining true to their culture.
Principal Paul Wilton said since the school bought the burkhinis, the students had become more active.
“We noticed that, while the boys were actively participating in events, the girls were very shy and none of them came to the school swimming carnival,” he said.
“We are a …
The Advertiser | June 26, 2008
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VICTORIA’S police chief is warning SA’s tough new anti-bikie gang laws will lead to increased conflict between police and bikies and drive them underground.
Police Commissioner Christine Nixon says the laws will “merely drive the visible appearance of organised motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) underground, where the criminal activity will continue to function”.
“Rather than displacing OMCG organised crime activity from SA, it is likely the new laws will increase police-OMCG conflict,” she said.
“Victoria Police does not support proposals intended to deal with OMCG members in a similar manner to that of terrorist groups …
