Could National's approach to gangs bring needed change?

A Mongrel Mob president has claimed the party's gang policy would breach human rights.

It includes banning patches in public spaces, and making membership an aggravating factor in sentencing.

Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says he welcomes potential benefits of the harsher regime.

"As long as stuff is done within the law and within the Bill of Rights, why not have some upside-down thinking?"

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Could National's approach to gangs bring needed change?
A Mongrel Mob president has claimed the party's gang policy would breach human rights.
It includes banning patches in public spaces, and making membership an aggravating factor in sentencing.
Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says he welcomes potential benefits of the harsher regime.
"As long as stuff is done within the law and within the Bill of Rights, why not have some upside-down thinking?"
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Denis O'Reilly: former Black Power member welcomes proposed National approach to gangs

New data from the Insurance Council of Australia has revealed the latest stats around car theft, as well as a growing black market propped up by sanctions.

Organised crime groups are reportedly stealing Australian cars and stripping them down to sell off the parts in Iran and Russia.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's a sophisticated network behind these growing cases, with many of these thefts happening in Victoria.

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New data from the Insurance Council of Australia has revealed the latest stats around car theft, as well as a growing black market propped up by sanctions.
Organised crime groups are reportedly stealing Australian cars and stripping them down to sell off the parts in Iran and Russia.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's a sophisticated network behind these growing cases, with many of these thefts happening in Victoria.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the new reports revealing Australian cars are stolen for parts to send to Iran and Russia

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2-1 down in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series flying to Baltimore across the aisle from the Springboks isn't exactly how the All Blacks wanted to head into their fourth matchup.

The Kiwi side is down a few key players, with Ardie Savea, Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson out of commission following some injuries.

Weekend Sport host Jason Pine speculated about the kinds of changes the team could make following the big match. 

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2-1 down in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series flying to Baltimore across the aisle from the Springboks isn't exactly how the All Blacks wanted to head into their fourth matchup.
The Kiwi side is down a few key players, with Ardie Savea, Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson out of commission following some injuries.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine speculated about the kinds of changes the team could make following the big match.&nbsp;
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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the changes the All Blacks could make ahead of Springboks clash in Baltimore

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Kiwi brewers have voiced frustration with Australia's excise tax break for their brewers - and claimed it gives them benefits that New Zealand companies can't get.

This means New Zealand-produced beer is taxed more than its Australian counterpart, and this dispute between the trans-Tasman partners has been a point of contention for over a decade.

Garage Project co-founder Jos Ruffell says their brewery has had to pay $2.5 million worth of tax in Australia because of this, and this should have been resolved earlier.

"MFAT's looked into this, it's a clear breach of CER and we've had some really encouraging news in the last week where Minister McClay has actually now raised this openly with his Australian counterpart, and he's acknowledged that there is a precedent with wine." 

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Kiwi brewers have voiced frustration with Australia's excise tax break for their brewers - and claimed it gives them benefits that New Zealand companies can't get.
This means New Zealand-produced beer is taxed more than its Australian counterpart, and this dispute between the trans-Tasman partners has been a point of contention for over a decade.
Garage Project co-founder Jos Ruffell says their brewery has had to pay $2.5 million worth of tax in Australia because of this, and this should have been resolved earlier.
"MFAT's looked into this, it's a clear breach of CER and we've had some really encouraging news in the last week where Minister McClay has actually now raised this openly with his Australian counterpart, and he's acknowledged that there is a precedent with wine."&nbsp;
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Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founder on how the Australian excise tax break impacts Kiwi brewers

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Denis O'Reilly: former Black Power member welcomes proposed National approach to gangs

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