Law News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 14, 2025

Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.

MIL-OSI Australia: Historic day for equality as plasma donation rules change
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 14/07/2025 The ACT Government has today welcomed the lifting of restrictions on plasma donations, with gay […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Hong Kong: Appeal hearing in ‘HK 47’ case a pivotal chance to correct mass injustice – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Ahead of the appeal hearing of 13 people – among 45 individuals convicted in a mass trial last year of “conspiring to subvert state power” under Hong Kong’s National Security Law – Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: “The Hong Kong 47 case stands as one of the most shocking examples […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appeal for information following assault in Mosgiel
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Hayden Latta:  Police are appealing for information from the public following an assault on the Mosgiel motorway off-ramp leading to the Quarry Road roundabout. On Wednesday 25 June, Police received a report of a road rage assault at around 4pm. One person received moderate injuries and was understandably […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Stolen BMW recovered at Elizabeth East
Source: New South Wales – News Police are still looking for a driver who stole a car during a break-in at Norwood overnight. Police were called to a report of a break-in and car theft from a home on Kensington Road, Norwood about 1.45am on Monday 14 July. An intruder broke into the house and […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged following alleged evade in Hobart’s northern suburbs
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged following alleged evade in Hobart’s northern suburbs Monday, 14 July 2025 – 6:47 am. A 27 year old man from Hobart’s northern suburbs has been charged following an alleged evade incident in Hobart’s northern suburbs yesterday. The man, who was wanted by police in relation to […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Mkhwanazi allegations: What the judicial commission of inquiry will probe
Source: Government of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating “allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates”. The commission will be chaired by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Traffic delays following fire in Parnell
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Parnell this morning due to a building fire in Parnell Road. Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at about 6.45am. Parnell Road, between Garfield Street and St Stephens Avenue, has been cordoned off in both directions. Motorists are advised to seek an […]

MIL-OSI Africa: Police Minister Mchunu placed on leave of absence
Source: Government of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect. The President has also announced a judicial commission of inquiry – led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga – into the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President […]

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(U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm))

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) July 13, 2025 | Press Releases View the Video HereSARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Staff Sergeant Gerald […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays following fire, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Avondale this morning due to a building fire in Great North Road. Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at Saint Mary’s Catholic School at about 4.20am. Great North Road, between Portage Road and Larch Road, is cordoned off and emergency services are […]

MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/NIGERIA – Armed attack on the Seminary in Ivhianokpodi: three young seminarians kidnapped
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Auchi (Agenzia Fides) – An armed attack took place at the “Immaculate Conception” diocesan minor seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Edo State, Nigeria. Three young seminarians were kidnapped by an armed group. A security officer was killed during the assault on the seminary.A statement issued by the Diocese of Auchi stated […]

MIL-Evening Report: The Bradbury Group features Palestinian journalist Yousef Aljamal, Middle East report and political panel
Asia Pacific Report In the new weekly political podcast, The Bradbury Group, last night presenter Martyn Bradbury talked with visiting Palestinian journalist Dr Yousef Aljamal. They assess the current situation in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and what New Zealand should be doing. As Bradbury, publisher of The Daily Blog, notes, “Fourth Estate public broadcasting […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region      The Working Group on Patriotic Education (WGPE) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee organised a two-day exchange tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on July 12 and 13. Led by the Convenor of the WGPE, Dr Starry Lee, together with […]

MIL-OSI Africa: President Mahama inaugurates committee for University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) transfer to University of Ghana
Source: APO . President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a committee tasked with overseeing the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health to the University of Ghana. The inauguration fulfils a key commitment by President Mahama to strengthen the links between the nation’s leading teaching hospital and its […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Burnham
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Telegraph Road, Burnham. The crash involving two vehicles was reported at about 3.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit is on scene. The road is currently closed with diversions in place until the scene examination has been completed. ENDS Issued by the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Man in custody following alleged evade in Hobart’s northern suburbs
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man in custody following alleged evade in Hobart’s northern suburbs Sunday, 13 July 2025 – 3:20 pm. A 27 year old man from Hobart’s northern suburbs is in custody following an alleged evade incident in Hobart’s northern suburbs today.The man, who was wanted by police in relation to […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence – Coconut Grove
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 42-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Coconut Grove yesterday. Around 1:30pm, police received a report of an aggravated assault occurring on Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove. It is alleged the male offender was […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH1 closed south of Hampden following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is closed south of Hampden, while emergency services respond to a crash. The two-vehicle crash near Moeraki Boulders Road was reported at around 4:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid an unnecessary travel, as there are no alternate routes available. ENDS […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy and Justice – New Zealand Urged to Join Global Coalition Taking Concrete Measures Against Israeli Atrocities – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently align itself with over twenty nations — including Spain, Ireland, Turkey, China, Qatar, South Africa, and Brazil — that are coordinating concrete international measures in response to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. An emergency […]

MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM elaborates on South China Sea issue
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday spoke to reporters about the South China Sea issue in response to questions while attending annual ASEAN Plus foreign ministers’ meetings in Kuala Lumpur. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central […]