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Coalition shadow minister represents Gupta in Tahmoor coal case

Coalition shadow minister Alister Henskels represents Sanjeev Gupta's company. He is in a major mining dispute with the NSW government.

Why it mattersThe case will determine how much money flows back to Gupta-linked companies versus workers and other creditors. It also raises questions about conflicts of interest for politicians practising law.

AustraliaThe outcome affects NSW mining workers, creditors owed money, and taxpayers interested in government accountability and conflict-of-interest standards for elected officials.

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NSW child welfare agency made unlawful decisions on pregnant mothers

The NSW Ombudsman found the Department of Communities and Justice broke the law. They closed pre-natal cases without providing support.

Why it mattersVulnerable pregnant women are losing access to support they are legally entitled to. Their choices during pregnancy are being used against them when their babies are born.