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Tasmania's proposed ban on conversion practices explained

Laws that ban any attempt to change, suppress or eradicate a person's sexual or gender identity are about to be debated in Tasmania. So, what is — and what isn't — so-called conversion therapy?

Tasmania's proposed ban on conversion practices explained

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Addressing poverty best way to reduce crime, majority of city residents say in survey

A majority of Winnipeggers believe tackling poverty is the best way to reduce crime, according to a new poll that also suggests support for addressing the root causes of crime […]

  • 56% of Winnipeg residents favor increased spending on poverty reduction
  • Support for addressing poverty decreased by 6 percentage points since 2022
  • Police budget increase to $370 million in 2026, criticized for being unsustainable

Wages and consumer confidence improve, but is it too late?

Recent positive economic data offer hope, but Argentina’s risk premium tops 700 points as markets look to 2027 elections La entrada Wages and consumer confidence improve, but is it too late?

  • Consumer Confidence Index rose 0.8% in October, up from September's 2.4% increase
  • Wages rebounded 2.6% month-on-month in August, adjusted for inflation
  • Political climate overshadowing economic data as Milei's electoral prospects are doubted

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