The state government says it won’t support legislation designed to criminalise controlling and dominating behaviour in relationships, because it could unintentionally make acceptable ‘parental discipline’ illegal.

Temporary visa holders are being deported for breaching COVID public health orders, with a French national kicked out of the country on Tuesday over his role in organising an illegal New Year rave party.

The majority of the state’s high school students have failed a test probing their knowledge of democracy, while primary school students are more concerned about climate change than Australian politics.

And in sport, Mitchell Starc will go for a scan on his hamstring but is still an outside chance to light up the BBL finals, as Australian captain Tim Paine knocked back the chance for a mental and physical rest.

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The state government says it won’t support legislation designed to criminalise controlling and dominating behaviour in relationships, because it could unintentionally make acceptable ‘parental discipline’ illegal.

Temporary visa holders are being deported for breaching COVID public health orders, with a French national kicked out of the country on Tuesday over his role in organising an illegal New Year rave party.

The majority of the state’s high school students have failed a test probing their knowledge of democracy, while primary school students are more concerned about climate change than Australian politics.

And in sport, Mitchell Starc will go for a scan on his hamstring but is still an outside chance to light up the BBL finals, as Australian captain Tim Paine knocked back the chance for a mental and physical rest.

For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au

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