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26 July 2025

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Your Voice, Your Safety: Taking Action for Pepper Spray Reform in Queensland

Demand change for personal safety in Queensland! This opinion piece advocates for pepper spray reform, empowering you to drive legislative action for a safer community.

24 July 2025

South Burnett Advocate

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Legalising Pepper Spray for Self-Defence: A Case for Reform in Queensland

Queensland’s ban on pepper spray leaves vulnerable citizens exposed as assaults rise. With WA and NT leading reform, it's time Queensland followed suit.

1 March 2025

South Burnett Advocate

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New Scam Laws Aim to Protect Australians — Including South Burnett Locals

Australia’s new Scam Prevention Law gives power back to consumers — and could help protect South Burnett locals from rising online fraud and phishing.