The sentencing of Nathan McEwan for the death of his dog, Arnie, has sparked national outrage after he avoided a criminal conviction despite a "snowball of lies." 

Former RSPCA Queensland CEO Mark Townend joined the program to explain why a shift in prosecution powers to government bureaucrats is resulting in a "soft touch" for animal abusers.

The sentencing of Nathan McEwan for the death of his dog, Arnie, has sparked national outrage after he avoided a criminal conviction despite a "snowball of lies." 
Former RSPCA Queensland CEO Mark Townend joined the program to explain why a shift in prosecution powers to government bureaucrats is resulting in a "soft touch" for animal abusers.

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Why former RSPCA boss fears animal cruelty laws have lost their teeth

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Sultana Deen from the Islamic Council of Queensland joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why the government’s plan to ban extremist symbols might be targeting the core tenets of Islam. 

She warned that banning certain Arabic scripts is the equivalent of banning the crucifix, potentially demonising thousands of law-abiding families for displaying their faith at home.

Sultana Deen from the Islamic Council of Queensland joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why the government&rsquo;s plan to ban extremist symbols might be targeting the core tenets of Islam. 
She warned that banning certain Arabic scripts is the equivalent of banning the crucifix, potentially demonising thousands of law-abiding families for displaying their faith at home.

Why Queensland’s proposed hate speech laws could criminalize Muslim households

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Why former RSPCA boss fears animal cruelty laws have lost their teeth

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