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On this podcast we are talking with Special Minister of State Don Farrell about the changes to political donation laws and the criticisms.

Last Week for Richard Mutton to Fill in for Mark Barnes.  Has Council Voted to Continue with the DREAM Festival?  What Agreement Was Reached with the Dubbo Firming Power Station?  What Is the Result of the Federal Government Grant Application for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre?  Why Are There Goats around the Wellington Caves?  When Will the Lights Be Repaired on the Tracker-Riley Cycleway?  Has Council Entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Advanced Wastewater Treatment?  When Will Council Upgrade the Scabbing Flat Bridge at Geurie?  What Happened with the Meeting with the Standing Committee on State Development in Relation to Their Inquiry on the Ability of Local Governments to Fund Infrastructure and Services?  What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison, MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads When You Met with Her at Parliament House?  What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. Paul Scully, MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces When You Met with Him at Parliament House?  What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. John Graham, MLC, Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-Time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism When You Met with Him at Parliament House?  What Did IPART and the Audit Office Mention in Their Presentations at Country Mayors?  What Is the Latest in the EOI Process for the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets and Is There $23 Million Sitting in a Bank Account?  What Rumours Are Being Discussed in Relation to Candidature for the Parkes Electorate?  Limerick of the Week. 

In this podcast, the Minister for Trade and Special Minister of State Don Farrell joins The Conversation to canvass Australia's prospective trade agreement with the EU, relations with China, and electoral reform

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever.  International Aerial Firefighting Conference Held in Dubbo.  Meeting Held With Schools in Sheraton Road to Discuss Progress.  Farewell to the Japanese Students Returning to Minokamo.  Parliament House Meeting: Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.  Parliament House Meeting: Hon. Daniel Mookhey, MLC, Treasurer.  Parliament House Meeting: Hon. Rose Jackson, MLC, Minister for Water, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Youth, and Minister for the North Coast.  Parliament House Meeting: Janelle Saffin, MP, Member for Lismore.  Parliament House Meeting: Wendy Tuckerman, MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government and Shadow Minister for Small Business.  RCNSW Board Meeting: Hon. John Graham, MLC, Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-Time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism.  RCNSW Board Meeting: Hon. Tara Moriarty, MLC, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales.  RCNSW Board Meeting: Business Case Update for the Regional Transport Pinch Point Program.  Country Mayors Meeting: Hon. Penny Sharpe MLC, Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage.  Country Mayors Meeting: Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales.  Country Mayors Meeting: Dugald Saunders MP, Leader of the Nationals, Shadow Minister for Regional NSW, and Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources.  Country Mayors Meeting: Wendy Tuckerman MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government and Shadow Minister for Small Business.  Community Services Fund Is Now Open for Applications.  Some Residents Would Like to Permanently Remove Fluoride From Our Water.  Listener Question: Highway Entrances.  Limerick of the Week. 

The next federal election could be conducted under dramatically reformed electoral laws, with caps on spending and donations, and a much lower disclosure threshold for the disclosure of donations. The changes, being worked up by Special Minister Don Farrell, would also trim the wings of third parties, such as Simon Holmes à Court's Climate 200. Farrell tells The Conversation's Politics Podcast he is not waiting for the final report of the parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, which in its interim report has recommended a set of reforms broadly in line with Labor policy. The report was tabled on Monday. Farrell says waiting until the final report comes at the end of the year would make it harder to get legislation in place for the next election, due by May 2025. He will have negotiations over the coming months and wants as much bipartisanship as possible, despite the Coalition opposing key recommendations of the majority report.  

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Eric Abetz (born 25 January 1958) is an Australian former politician who was a Senator for Tasmania from 1994 to 2022, representing the Liberal Party. He was the Minister for Employment and the Leader of the Government in the Senate in the Abbott government from 2013 to 2015. He previously also served as Special Minister of State in the Howard government from 2001 to 2006 and as Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation from 2006 to 2007. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Steve Milloy is a recognised leader in the fight against junk science with more than 20 years of experience, and is credited with popularising the term “junk science". He is the founder and publisher of JunkScience.com, and an environmental and public health consultant. Mr Milloy is a biostatistician and securities lawyer who has also been a registered securities principal, investment fund manager, non-profit executive, coal company executive, and a print/web columnist on science and business issues. Mr Milloy served on the EPA transition team for the Trump administration.

Van Badham and Ben Davison do their FINAL Week on Wednesday LIVE at Adelaide Fringe with special guest South Australian Aboriginal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Kyam Maher discussing how South Australia became the first part of Australia to create a Voice to parliament and what lessons it provides for the national Voice referendum. Van and Ben also look at how Peter Dutton has decided to frame the AUKUS deal, which was started when he was Defence Minister, as a choice between funding the NDIS or building submarines.  The false choice framework is explored as is the jobs that BOTH programs are providing to workers in Australia and the need to fully fund our society.  You can join your union, whether you're a care worker or a ship builder or any kind of worker, at australianunions.org.au/wow The New South Wales election is less than two weeks away and Van and Ben break down Perrottet's half billion dollar voucher program and contrast it against Minn's $400m commitment to "fully fund" public schools and "end the war on teachers". Plus there is good news about the death of "Rambo" and Billbies! Van manages to give shout outs to our www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters and all the Adelaide Fringe folk who have made these shows possible.

In this episode we have another special guest from my church Minister Jerome Banks. We deep dive into purpose, calling, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejrne/support

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited Galway today (Friday, 21st October) and called into studio to chat to Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks. Among the things discussed were Elective Hospital for Galway, GPs for Ballinasloe and Portumna, the Twindemic, Enchanced Community Care, Clifden and more. == 'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Special Minister of State Ben Morton is signing off a change to the regulation to allow COVID-positive people from last Friday onwards to use the telephone service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as Special Guest Minister Katonya Thomas joins us at Lakewood Community Church of God for this Special Mother's Day message about the first mother. 

Resilience... the ability to bounce back!!! As a kid I witnessed my father face hardship after hardship. Each time my dad got up and came back stronger and more resilient. I grew up in aw and admiration for dad's mental toughness. So in this episode of me&my health up I interview my resilient father Christopher Hartcher and ask him what are the foundations to building resilience. About Christopher HartcherChristopher "Chris" Peter Hartcher is an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1998 to 2015, representing the electorates of Gosford and Terrigal. He represented the Liberal Party for most of his career, serving as its deputy state leader from 2002 to 2003, and in the O'Farrell Ministry as Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State and Minister for the Central Coast. He retired from politics at the 2015 state election.About me&my Health Up & Hostme&my Health Up seeks to enhance and enlighten the wellbeing of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.CreditsPodcast editing: Ivan SaldanaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/meandmy)

Tune in to the One LIFE Podcast on today. Our special guest will be Minister Sabrina Botts. We will be discussing solutions to Mental Wellness and resources for assistance. Tell a friend and listen in.

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A bonus podcast during the finest week of the year - St. Patrick's Week - as Minister Damien English sits down with me to talk about our two countries, our diaspora and what we can expect from each other, as well as trade, neutrality and the possibility of voting rights for the Irish abroad. The minister is in Sweden to talk to Team Ireland at Ireland House, as well as political and business representatives and the Irish community, and to collect a few good ideas to take back with him to Dublin. This episode comes to you with the support of Wirströms Pub in Gamla Stan - Stockholm's finest Irish pub!

Join us for a quick 15 moment of prayer and devotion with Minister Eric Edwards, Jr. Today's devotion comes from Jeremiah 15:18-20, titled "Hope During Times of Lament" (Live at 8:45 PM)

Join us for a quick 15 moment of prayer and devotion with Minister Erica Minor. Today's devotion comes from Psalm 37, titled "How to Deal with Yourself" (Live at 8:45 PM)

Uniting women to Inspire, Encourage and Empower The Amazing Minister Rosalind Riggs join Queeny Daniels for an awesome talk about Children and Ministry.

"It's welcome the new premier has taken a step away from the old culture", Mr Graham tells Flow listeners as the Labor Opposition in NSW tables a bill to put an end to grant schemes 'going 95% to government or marginal electorates'

Faith Chapel's own Minister Eric White shares his views on pride.

Ms Pamela Speer shares as a guest minister Sunday in Dickinson.

Taking Dominion - Part 2 !   Life brings with it many challenges and difficulties but as a child of the Most High God, we don't have to just take endure everything that happens to us. We can take dominion over the difficulties and come out victorious! Learn how to take dominion and get the victory over whatever obstacles you face! Minister Billy's contact info: b.l.williams071963@gmail.com  

Introducing Minister Billy Williams of Texas City, Texas who gives his fantastic testimony on this episode and discusses many other subjects as well. Billy’s Contact Information: b.l.williams071963@gmail.com Minister Billy Williams Resurrection Ministries International PO Box 268 Texas City, TX 77592

In this episode, we talk to Senator Scott Ryan, Senator for Victoria and President of the Senate about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - How the President of the Senate gets elected - The President's relationship with public committees - The differences and similarities between the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House - Managing debate in the Senate - The untold successes of the writing of the Constitution - The role of the media in Parliament - What life lessons are most important when applying them to a political career - The need for everyone to have access to opportunities across Australia - The impact of single-issue movements on the political party system - What drives party policy behind the scenes - The benefits of greater citizen in engagement in politics and political issues - The history of media releases in Parliament House - How technology has changed Parliamentary processes - The push to table speeches - Top book recommendations - Federalism in Australia About Senator Ryan: Scott Ryan was elected as a Liberal Senator for Victoria at the 2007 federal election. He was re-elected in 2013 and again in 2016. In November 2017 Senator Ryan was elected by the Senate to serve as its 25th President. Immediately prior to this, from August 2016, he was Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet. He previously served as Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate between February and August 2016, and as Assistant Cabinet Secretary from September 2015 to February 2016. Prior to that, and following the election the Coalition in September 2013, Senator Ryan was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training. Senator Ryan was a member of the shadow ministry from 2010 to 2013, serving as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Fair Competition. Senator Ryan has previously been a member of numerous Senate and Joint Parliamentary committees, including serving as Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration. He graduated from St Kevin's College and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours at the University of Melbourne. Before being elected to the Senate in 2007, he worked for international pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline and as a consultant in the health and insurance industries. He has also served as a research fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, worked as a senior adviser to the Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, a speechwriter for Senator the Hon Nick Minchin and in the office of the Victorian Premier, the Hon Jeff Kennett. He is married to Helen and they live in Melbourne with their two sons. He is a member of the Essendon Football Club, the Institute of Public Affairs, the Centre for Independent Studies and the Samuel Griffith Society. He is an honorary life member of the Melbourne University Liberal Club and the Australian Liberal Students' Federation.

For the Defense- A discussion of more than politics.. but of Faith- Special Guest Minister- Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller- Dr. Heller is not just a minister but a Dentist, he helps to understand that through all of our political beliefs and anger that God is the way.

Special guest minister Larry Carter, Sunday, January 10, 2021

Tomiwa Oluyen is called on an apostolic mission to raise giants that will take over nations for Christ And through this audio podcast, Tomiwa Oluyen shares words of impact, healing and practical insights to strengthen your relationship with God For More information and to connect with Tomiwa Oluyen; Please visit oluyentomiwa.com Follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @Oluyentomiwa

On this episode of the CDTV Podcast, Bishop Cei is joined by special guest, Minister William McGee, LIVE from Los Angeles...!! Don't forget to share it with your friends...!! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/bishopdewar Website:https://www.cdtv.me Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BishopDewar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BishopDewar Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/BishopDewar Email: cdtv@mail.com #faith #inspiration #motivation #development #personaldevelopment #church #churchonline #onlinechurch #thought #paradigm #paradigmshift #bishopdewar #CDTV

Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest Minister Tosha Jackson. Topic: "Word Up"  During today's show Minister Tosha and I will will have a conversation about the power of words and what it means to be "impeccable with your word" based on the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. While unpacking "Word Up" we'll share and discuss how your word sets the stage for so much in life. Minister Tosha is a straight shooter with an easy style of communicating and I'm sure by the time we finish you'll want more. The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. Enjoying the Conversation?  Subscribe to the Show!  Vist the OMG OH! Maura Gale Show Page at www.up2meradio.com to learn more about our network, the Show, Host Maura Gale and her guests. You can find, like and share us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio, follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio and on Instagram at Up2Me.Radio.    

Clarendon Connection with Pastor Rohan Cameron. Visiting the past, Living in the present, Heading for the future spiritually. The parish of Clarendon is located in the center of Jamaica with Bull Head Mountain as the focal point. Special Guest: Minister Ezroy from Canada Call in to chat 661-467-2407

Forgotten history this episode is about using the tools within Frederick Douglass/ special guest Minister Pace the Pacesetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-bell0/support

Episode #17, the host Rodnesha, chats with CEO of She’s Destined, Minister Markieta, As she shares some encouraging words of wisdom and inspiration! Tune in and grab some “Gold Nuggets,” as she calls them, that both Kings & Queens can add to their lifestyle that are shared on the podcast! Take a listen but make sure you grab a notepad, it’s gone get that good! Be sure to share and connect with us! And also SUPPORT our business features that are mentioned on EVERY episode. Stay connected and follow us Instagram: @shopprayhustleslay Subscribe 24/7 www.prayhustleslay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayhustleslay/message

We are honored to have our friends Dr. Dennis and Vikki Burke minister an encouraging and uplifting message at Joy Church.

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WHOA we got a minister/pastor on the line today Rafael Canez tells us whats its like to be ordained! 

This week, we are delighted to have as our special guests, Minister Stephanie Dillon.  Stephanie is an anointed vessel of God who will release a Kingdom word of truth and relevance.  Stephanie has been our guest before and that word inspired many.  Please plan to join us via the internet or calling in at 323-927-3014, I know that you will be EMPOWERED! For more information about The Empowerment Place, visit our website at www.theempowermentplace.org We are Empowered to Empower Others!

They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:“Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty!  Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints!  Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?  For You alone are holy.  For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.” (REVELATIONS 15:3-4) Evangelist Lewis Mcllwain began his official ministry call at New Home Ministries and gave his initial sermon under the tutelage of Pastor Bobby D. Hicks on March 31, 2000. Through the years Evangelist McIlwain has been a praise & worship leader, youth and adult Sunday School teacher, outreach music minister, and has ministered in song and Word throughout the nation.  He has been active in street outreach, prison ministry, homeless/shelter witnessing and has traveled internationally and has preached to many. Evangelist McIlwain is Co-Founder and President of Thirst No More Corporation; which is a humanitarian organization recognized as a nonprofit by the IRS which is dedicated to addressing community related services in developing nations. 

They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:“Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty!  Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints!  Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?  For You alone are holy.  For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.” (REVELATIONS 15:3-4)Evangelist Lewis Mcllwain began his official ministry call at New Home Ministries and gave his initial sermon under the tutelage of Pastor Bobby D. Hicks on March 31, 2000. Through the years Evangelist McIlwain has been a praise & worship leader, youth and adult Sunday School teacher, outreach music minister, and has ministered in song and Word throughout the nation.  He has been active in street outreach, prison ministry, homeless/shelter witnessing and has traveled internationally and has preached to many.Evangelist McIlwain is Co-Founder and President of Thirst No More Corporation; which is a humanitarian organization recognized as a nonprofit by the IRS which is dedicated to addressing community related services in developing nations. 

Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia joins Kyla Lee for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of cannabis-impaired driving in the province. There's an update on what's happening with the 90-day prohibitions for cannabis-impaired and drug-impaired driving in BC. Anyone who is working in the marijuana industry or who has an interest in cannabis legislation will find their conversation about the role of the Community Safety Unit, nicknamed the "pot police", illuminating. Minister Farnworth also gives Kyla the low-down on red-light cameras which have been labelled "photo radar 2.0". Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Mike Farnworth on Twitter: twitter.com/mikefarnworthbc www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Is Erich Abetz trawlin' out of control? Even if not, this yarn is legit. SOME NOTES: Further contextualising Abetz in this story are his swift attacks on Greenpeace Australia and environmentalists in general, which he made almost immediately after stepping into the office of ‘Special Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation’ for the Howard Cabinet in 2006. Was it because he accurately foresaw such activists as potential impediments to his future supertrawler conspiracy with Parlevliet and Van Der Plast? I think I said on the recording that Abetz invented his role as Special Minister - THIS IS FALSE. It is true however, that he was the last to hold that office, as it was mysteriously abolished after his occupation. Could it be though, that he engineered the closure of the department in order to grant himself permanent title of ‘most recent Fisheries Minister’… whereby appointing himself as undisputed chief parliamentary advisor to any future government on all things fishing? Such circumstances would surely enable legal flexibility for any corporation with which he was associated? There are a lot of potentially nefarious loose ends about this story and nothing seems out of the question. I would like to make it abundantly clear that I'm not making any official allegations but it is in my view an inarguably compelling narrative which appears yet unresolved. www.everydaygreen.org

Susan Ryan AO was the first female Senator from the ACT, the first female minister in a Labor Government, and the first Age Discrimination Commissioner. Serving in portfolios including Education, the Status of Women, and Special Minister of State, Susan was a key advocate in the Hawke Cabinet for major bills that furthered gender equality. Most notably, the Sex Discrimination Act (1984) and the later Affirmative Action Act (1986) grew out of a private members' bill drafted by Senator Ryan.Later, Susan was appointed by the Rudd Government as the first Age Discrimination Commissioner, where she fought for workplace rights for ageing workers. Under Tony Abbott's Liberal Government, she served concurrently as Disability Discrimination Commissioner as well.This interview covers the life of a great champion for human rights.

Susan Ryan AO was the first female Senator from the ACT, the first female minister in a Labor Government, and the first Age Discrimination Commissioner. Serving in portfolios including Education, the Status of Women, and Special Minister of State, Susan was a key advocate in the Hawke Cabinet for major bills that furthered gender equality. Most notably, the Sex Discrimination Act (1984) and the later Affirmative Action Act (1986) grew out of a private members' bill drafted by Senator Ryan.Later, Susan was appointed by the Rudd Government as the first Age Discrimination Commissioner, where she fought for workplace rights for ageing workers. Under Tony Abbott's Liberal Government, she served concurrently as Disability Discrimination Commissioner as well.This interview covers the life of a great champion for human rights.

Tune in Tonite (7pm til 9pm Eastern) to Bobby Factz and Dayondis1 as they speak with Minister Terry Wells of My Brothers Keeper Ministries located inTrenton New Jersey  as he speaks with us on his Ministry and why he is being charged an enormous amount of Taxes on his property by the city if he  is a non profit organization and what his ministry brings to the community  Listen Live www.blogtalkradio.com/1stfamradio and on demand at www.1stfamradio.com  or call in live (917)889-8297

Ben speaks to the Special Minister of State, Scott Ryan, about how the plebiscite will be run

Following recommendations from the joint standing committee on electoral matters, the government has amended its Senate reform bill to include provision for optional preferential voting “below the line” as well as “above the line”. Special Minister of State Mathias Cormann explains the details of the changes and says the bill “empowers the Australian people to determine what happens to their votes and their preferences”. “What it does is it will help ensure that the result at the next Senate election and any subsequent Senate election reflects the will of the people.”

Geoffrey Ebert is the Managing Partner of Finemore Walters & Story solicitors based in Bundaberg. The firm Finemore Walters & Story is a typical regional practice having 3 partners, 4 employed solicitors and a total workforce of approximately 35 people. Geoff commenced legal practice in a midsized Brisbane firm and after several years of practice in Brisbane city, relocated to Bundaberg approximately 20 years ago. Geoff is a member of the last generation of generalists who practice across a broad area of general services and enjoys the challenge of providing advice across nearly the whole spectrum of general legal services used by the public.In addition to day to day general practice, Geoff has a strong interest in legal management theory and has watched keenly the trends that have developed in the legal industry over the last 20 years. Outside of the law Geoff has a strong interest in most sports in particular, AFL and is currently an employee of the Brisbane Lions Football Club as a part-time development coach. Paul Lucas, aged 52, served in the Queensland Parliament for 16 years, 11 as a Minister including 4 years as Deputy Premier to Anna Bligh. He has served in a range of Portfolios far wider than most other Ministers, State or Federal. His portfolios included: Innovation and Information Economy; Energy; Transport and Main Roads; Infrastructure and Planning; Health, Attorney-General, Local Government and Planning and Special Minister of State. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and in Laws, an MBA, and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. He is currently undertaking a Ph.D. at the University of Queensland on the 1970 Wilbur Smith South East Qld Public Transport Plan and infrastructure and public transport institutions established since then. He was a solicitor in private legal practice before election to Parliament. He is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (and member of the Australian Mediation Association); a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds an RG146 Superannuation qualification, and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport. He provides specialist lecturing and training to The University of Queensland in International Training at a Government level for countries such as China, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. He lectures and tutors undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Queensland and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law and Business at Australian Catholic University. He is a Non-Executive Director of Airservices Australia and chairs its Board Environment Committee. He serves on the Board of the Australian College of Optometry. He has 4 adult children and his partner is Alison Smith – a Walkley finalist journalist (for her reporting of the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre). He enjoys music and reading and all forms of oblong football. He is a qualified and practising, rugby union referee. Charles Hartley qualified in the UK and began practice in 1993. He worked in a panel firm in London specialising in medical and insurance litigation for over 10 years before being admitted to practice in Australia in 2007. He has worked in both public and private practice in Brisbane. In his current role as Head of Legal Services Metro North Queensland Health Charles handles general healthcare matters including ethical issues, coronial inquests, responses to the HQCC/AHPRA and the Health Ombudsman. He also deals with litigation matters, consent and capacity issues and regularly delivers seminars. He was responsible for arranging a ground-breaking mock inquest which filled the RBWH lecture theatre with over 300 attendees.

DorothyInez, known as the Minister of Beauty, is a Beauty Expert and Success Mentor who believes every woman is gorgeous! She works with soul-­- inspired, heart-­-centered professional women and entrepreneurs who are ready to reveal and awaken the power of their unique brand of beauty so they can release their GORGEOUS resulting in a beautifully abundant life.

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