NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
The laws, passed on Wednesday, provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies.
The Guardian reports that the laws, passed on Wednesday, provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include MPs, NSW and Several New South Wales.
Why it matters
Developments in politics can affect laws, budgets and public trust, which is why they draw close scrutiny.
Key details
- Location
- Australia · Oceania
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- MPs, NSW, Several New South Wales, Australian-first
- Section
- Politics
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Australian politicians say they are paying thousands for their own security upgrades amid rising threats
The Labor government and politicians across the parliament are still considering how they will respond when they return to Canberra…
No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment
But the AFP and Victoria police insist they had no intelligence to suggest 43-year-old Brendan Nugent would go on to allegedly drive a Toyota…
Kings Cross strip club owner fails to overturn ban on entering his own ‘high-risk’ venues
Manthos Papadopoulos, the owner of Sydney Elements and Showgirls, was banned by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in July after a request…
Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight
Raymond James Dungay, 48, was charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick on…
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to…
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to…
What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate filmed in Al Jazeera investigation
An undercover investigation by Al Jazeera, launched in 2021, infiltrated Turning Point UK.