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Exemption applications under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful under the Act, while the exemption remains in force. Because the Act already provides general exemptions (Part 2, Division 5 of the Act – ss 45-54A) and because any temporary exemption should be consistent with the objects of the Act, the circumstances in which it will be necessary or appropriate to grant such exemptions will be limited.
The Act does not set out in any detail the criteria or procedures that the Commission should use in considering applications for temporary exemption. Section 55 of the Act simply provides the Commission with a discretion to grant such exemptions.
Because of the importance of the power to grant exemptions, and its potential impact on rights and obligations under the Act, the Commission has developed guidelines to assist the Commission in exercising this discretion. By publishing these criteria and procedures, the Commission also aims to assist interested parties in having an effective say in decisions about possible exemptions that may affect their interests."
Please note that the Commission has not been prepared to grant exemptions simply to certify that discrimination may continue, on the basis of unjustifiable hardship or other defences. For more discussion of this issue in relation to buildings, see our FAQ on access to premises.
However, the Commission has been prepared to grant exemptions on condition that the applicant makes and meets commitments to improve access or opportunity within a reasonable period. To grant an exemption in such circumstances (rather than leaving an applicant to raise possible hardship defences in response to complaints if access is not provided) can be appropriate as a means of promoting achievement of the objects of the Act.
Current applications for temporary exemptions
> State of Queensland temporary exemption application
> Transport for NSW temporary exemption application – Birchgrove wharf
State of Queensland temporary exemption application
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) has received a joint application from the State of Queensland (acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads) and Queensland Rail for temporary exemptions to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Standards 2002 (DSAPT).
The application is made pursuant to s 55(1) of the DDA and s 33A.1 of the DSAPT.
The exemptions are sought for a period of three years and relate to the New Generation Rollingstock trains (NGR) procured by the Queensland Government.
The Commission's decision - 29 March 2018
On 29 March 2018, the Australian Human Rights Commission gave notice of its decision in this matter. The decision can be found here and a summary of the decision can be found here.
The Commission's preliminary view - 2 March 2018
On 2 March 2018, the Australian Human Rights Commission issued its preliminary view in this matter. The preliminary view can be found here and a summary of the preliminary view can be found here.
In accordance with its guidelines, the Commission will sometimes issue a preliminary view on an application for temporary exemptions before it reaches a final view. The purpose of a preliminary view is to provide procedural fairness and to give interested parties the opportunity to respond to the Commission's preliminary findings before it makes a final decision. If any interested parties wish to respond to the Commission's preliminary view, submissions are sought by 16 March 2018. Submissions should preferably be made in electronic format, and emailed to legal@humanrights.gov.au.
Responses to the Commission's preliminary view
Applicants' response to the Commission's preliminary view
NGR - Applicants' Joint Response to AHRC Preliminary View - 16 March 2018 (004).pdf
Other responses
The closing date for written responses was 16 March 2018.
The following responses were received by the Commission:
Response No. Organisation/individual Response
1 Rail Back on Track (RailBoT) 1. RBoT - Response to PV.pdf
2 Queensland Rail Accessibility Reference Group 2. ARG - Response to PV.pdf
3 Queensland Advocacy Incorporated 3. QAI - Response to PV.pdf
4 Spinal Life Australia 4. Spinal Life - Response to PV.pdf
5 Brendon Charles Donohue (individual) 5. Brendon Charles Donohue - Response to PV.pdf
6 Confidential Response (individual) 6. Confidential - Response to PV.pdf
7 Wendy Lovelace (individual) 7. Wendy Lovelace - Response to PV.pdf
8 Inclusion Moves 8. Inclusion Moves - Response to PV.pdf
9 Community Legal Centres Queensland 9. CLCs QLD - Response to PV.pdf
Original application
A copy of the original application can be found below:
Application for temporary exemptions from the DSAPT and DDA - NGR Project .pdf
A copy of the Commission's guidelines for making decisions regarding temporary exemptions under the DDA can be found below:
Disability Discrimination Act Exemptions Guidelines.doc
Disability Discrimination Act Exemptions Guidelines.pdf
On 18 October 2017, the Commission sought further information from the State of Queensland and Queensland Rail regarding the joint application. The applicant's response, and the annexures to that response, can be found below:
Public Version - New Generation Rollingstock Project - Joint Response to Request for Further Information - 28 November 2017 .pdf
Public Annexures.zip
The Commission received the following further information from the applicants on 11 December 2017:
Enclosure 1 - Item 7 - Customer Education Material.pdf
Enclosure 2 - Item 12 - Rectification steps.pdf
Request for Submissions
The Australian Human Rights Commission invited interested parties to make submissions.
The closing date for written submissions was 15 January 2018.
The following submissions were received by the Commission:
Submission No. Organisation/individual Submission
1 Equal Opportunity Commission WA 1. EOCWA Submission.pdf
2 Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland 2. ADCQ Submission.pdf
3 Brendon Charles Donohue (individual) 3. Brendan Charles Donohue Submission.pdf
4 Queensland Advocacy Incorporated 4. QAI Submission.pdf
5 Community Legal Centres Queensland 5. CLC Qld Submission.pdf
6 Queensland Rail Accessibility Reference Group 6. QRARG Submission.pdf
6(a) Addendum to submission of Queensland Rail Accessibility Reference Group 6 (a) QRARG Addendum Submission.pdf
7 Spinal Life Australia 7. Spinal Life Australia Submission.pdf
8 Rail Back on Track (RailBoT) 8. RailBoT Submission.pdf
9 Confidential Submission (individual) 9. Confidential Submission.pdf
10 MS Queensland 10. MS Qld Submission.pdf
11 Vision Australia 11. Vision Australia Submission.pdf
12 Confidential Submission (individual) 12. Confidential Submission.pdf
13 William Thomas Simpson (individual) 13. William Thomas Simpson Submission.pdf
14 Physical Disability Australia 14. PDA Submission.pdf
15 Queenslanders with Disability Network 15. QDN Submission.pdf
16 Equal Opportunity Commission SA 16. EOCSA Submission.pdf
17 Wendy Lovelace (individual) 17. Wendy Lovelace Submission.pdf
18 Inclusion Moves 18. Inclusion moves Submission.pdf
20 Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee (APTJC) 20. APTJC Submission .pdf
Joint Response by the State of Queensland and Queensland Rail to the Public Submissions Received by the Commission
NGR_joint_response_to_submissions20180209.pdf
NGR Response Annexure B
NGR_joint_response_to_submissions20180209_AnnexureB.PDF
Transport for NSW temporary exemption application – Birchgrove wharf
The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application from Transport for NSW for a temporary exemption to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT) in relation to the Birchgrove ferry wharf in Sydney.
The application is made pursuant to s 33A.1 of the DSAPT.
An exemption is sought from compliance with section 2.1 (unhindered passage) and section 2.2 (continuous accessibility) of the DSAPT for the access path connecting Louisa Road to the Birchgrove wharf shelter. Transport for NSW is seeking an exemption for five years to allow for further negotiations with Inner West Council and for consideration of alternative options for equivalent access.
The Commission's decision- 3 May 2018
On 3 May 2018, the Australian Human Rights Commission gave notice of its decision in this matter. The decision can be found here and a summary of the decision can be found here.
The Commission's preliminary view - 21 March 2018
On 21 March 2018, the Australian Human Rights Commission issued its preliminary view in this matter. The preliminary view can be found here and a summary of the preliminary view can be found here.
In accordance with its guidelines, the Commission will sometimes issue a preliminary view on an application for temporary exemptions before it reaches a final view. The purpose of a preliminary view is to provide procedural fairness and to give interested parties the opportunity to respond to the Commission's preliminary findings before it makes a final decision. If any interested parties wish to respond to the Commission's preliminary view, submissions are sought by 4 April 2018. Submissions should preferably be made in electronic format, and emailed to legal@humanrights.gov.au.
Applicant's response to the Commission's preliminary view
Transport for NSW- Response to PV-Redacted.pdf
TfNSW Temporary Exemption Application - Birchgrove Wharf.pdf
On 20 November 2017, the Commission sought further information from Transport for NSW regarding the application. The applicant's response, and the annexures to that response, can be found below:
TfNSW Response to AHRC (public)
TfNSW Attachment A (public)
The closing date for written submissions was 19 February 2018.
1 Inner West Council 1 - Inner West Council submission.pdf
2 Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee (APTJC) 2 - APTJC submission.pdf
3 Physical Disability Council of NSW 3 - Physical Disability Council of NSW submission.pdf
4 Guide Dogs NSW/ACT 4 - Guide Dogs NSW ACT submission.pdf
5 Vision Australia 5 - Vision Australia submission.pdf
6 Equal Opportunity Commission WA 6 - EOC WA submission.pdf
7 Helle Poulsen (individual) 7 - Helle Poulsen submission.pdf
8 Lewis Kaplan (individual) 8 - Lewis Kaplan submission.pdf
9 Confidential Submission (individual) 9 - Anonymous submission.pdf
Commission decisions on applications for temporary exemptions
Current exemptions (still in force)
Date of decision
Date gazetted
Australasian Railway Association (ARA) The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) was granted a number of temporary exemptions from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 in 2007. These exemptions apply to members of the ARA.
The Commission has subsequently granted further temporary exemptions extending the effect of the majority of the exemptions granted in 2007. These decisions can be found below on this page.
The ARA has now made a new application for temporary exemptions. It seeks exemptions from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, certain standards in the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002, and certain standards in the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010.
Further information about this application can be found here.
Granted in part
Decision.pdf
Decision.doc
1 October 2015 12 October 2015
Redline Buses
The applicant seeks to provide a public transport service using 11 buses purchased in 2010 which do not comply with the Transport Standards. The Applicant claims that it would impose a 'capital hardship' on it to make the vehicles in question comply with the Transport Standards.
The Commission refused the applicant's application on the 6 August 2012. This decision was reviewed by the AAT and a consent order was entered into, granting an exemption for 5 years subject to conditions as referred to in the AAT decision, including reporting.
AAT Decision.pdf
Refused by the Commission
Commission PDF Decision
Commission WORD Decision
23 April 2013 N/A 23 April 2018
Brisbane City Council The applicant seeks to provide a public transport service with a number of buses that do not comply with Part 11 of the Transport Standards in relation to handrails and grabrails. Granted
Decision PDF
Decision WORD 16 April 2013 1 May
2013 16 April 2018
Past decisions (expired)
Commonwealth on behalf of itself and Australian Disability Enterprises On 29 April 2014, the Commission granted the Commonwealth and Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) using or proposing to use the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT), an exemption from the operation of sections 15, 24 and 29 of the Disability Discrimination Act.
The exemption granted on 29 April 2014 expired on 29 April 2015. The Commonwealth applied for two further exemptions, in effect extending the exemption granted on 29 April 2014. The Primary Application sought an exemption to 29 February 2016.
This application, the Interim Application sought an exemption from 30 April 2015 to the date of the decision on the Primary Application. The decision on the Primary Application, granting a limited conditional exemption, was made on 18 December 2015 PDF/Word and 19 December 2015 PDF/WORD.
On 22 March 2016 the Commission grant an exemption.
Decision PDF.pdf
Decision Word.docx
22 March 2016 18 December 2015
Commonwealth, National Disability Services, Multitask Human Resource Foundation Ltd, Vincent Industries Inc., Jiffy Services and Tasmanian Association of Disabled Persons Abilities Centre On 29 April 2014, the Commission granted the Commonwealth and Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) using or proposing to use the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT), an exemption from the operation of sections 15, 24 and 29 of the Disability Discrimination Act. The decision granting this exemption is available below, on the Commission website at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/department-social-services-dss.
The exemption granted on 29 April 2014 expired on 29 April 2015. The Commonwealth has applied for two further exemptions, in effect extending the exemption granted on 29 April 2014.
On 21 April 2015 the Commonwealth applied for a temporary exemption for 12 months to ensure the transition from the use of BSWAT to an alternative tool approved by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is able to continue in an orderly manner and to provide reassurance to people with disability working in ADEs and their families and carers (Primary Application). This Primary application has since been amended, seeking an exemption until 29 February 2016.
On 18 December 2015 the Commission granted an exemption to the Commonwealth and certain ADEs for a limited period, subject to conditions.
On 19 December 2015 the Commission granted an exemption to two additional ADEs ommitted in error from the decision of 18 December 2015 for a limited period, subject to conditions.
18 December 2015 and 19 December 2015 various
Australasian Railway Association The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) was granted a number of temporary exemptions from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 in 2007. These exemptions apply to members of the ARA. These exemptions have been extended on several occasions. The current exemption extends the operation of the exemptions originally granted in in 2007. It has been granted to allow the Australian Human Rights Commission to continue its assessment of a new, different, application for temporary exemptions made by the ARA.
Previous exemptions granted to the ARA can be found below on this page.
Decision WORD.doc
18 December 2014 6 January 2015 30 September 2015
Department of Social Services (DSS, 2013)
On 5 September 2013 the Commission received an application for a temporary exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 from the Commonwealth. The application sought a three year exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act for the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT). The application was also made on behalf of all the Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) who use the BSWAT.
The Commission has decided to grant the Applicants a temporary exemption from the operation of sections 15, 24 and 29 of the Disability Discrimination Act to allow the payment of wages to ADE employees, based on assessments already conducted with the BSWAT, for a period of 12 months, subject to conditions.
Decision WORD
29 April 2014 28 May 2014 29 April 2015
Australasian Railway Association
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) was granted a number of temporary exemptions from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 in 2007. These exemptions apply to members of the ARA.
The current exemption extends the operation of the exemptions originally granted in in 2007. It has been granted to allow the Australian Human Rights Commission to continue its assessment of a new, different, application for temporary exemptions made by the ARA.
1 July 2014 31 December 2014
Shane Radburn The applicant seeks to use a bus that is not wheelchair accessible to provide:
a school bus service for Captain's Flat Primary School; and
a scheduled public passenger service from Captain's Flat to Queanbeyan one day per week after 9am (after school starts) and returning to Captains Flat prior to school finishing.
13 June 2013 19 June 2013 31 October 2014
Australasian Railway Association Australasian Railway Association (ARA) seeks to exempt members of the ARA from the operation of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 and certain obligations arising under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 for a period of five years, on the condition that they comply with a proposed National Code of Practice for Accessible Rail Services.
The Commission advised ARA that no decision will be made on this application (the primary application) before 31 December 2013 when its previous exemptions are due to expire. Thus, the Commission has decided to grant the exemptions sought in the interim application for a period of six months while it considers the primary application.
(exemption commences
1 January 2014)
7 January 2013 31 June 2014
Moxamu Pty Ltd (trading as Lawrence Bus Service) The applicant seeks to use a bus that is not wheelchair accessible to provide two services per week between the towns of Lawrence and Grafton and one service per week between Lawrence and the town of Maclean. Granted
Decision WORD 14 March 2013 27 March 2013 14 September 2013
Queensland and Western Australian Taxi Councils The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from the operation of Part 1.2 of Schedule 1 of the Disability Standards for Accessible Transport 2002. This Part provides that response times for wheelchair accessible taxis are to be the same as for non-wheelchair accessible taxis, and places responsibility for this requirements on taxi radio networks and co-operatives. The applicant argues that radio networks and co-operatives do not have the ability to ensure compliance.
Click here for more information on the application.
Broadcasters of television programs screened on free to air television:
Seven Network Ltd
Nine Entertainment Co
Network Ten Ltd
Prime Media
WIN Corporation
Southern Cross Australia
Imparja Television Pty Ltd
Special Broadcasting Services Corporation; and
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the provision of open captions for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment on the television programs supplied or broadcast by the applicants.
The applicants propose that the Commission grant the exemption subject to the condition that the applicants will increase the percentage of captioning provided on a number of channels that they operate.
Decison WORD
8 June 2012 20 June 2012 31 December 2012
Australasian Railway Association Australasian Railway Association seeks a further exemption so as to continue the effect of the temporary exemption granted by the Commission on 7 September 2010. Granted
Decision URL 1 February 2012 31 December 2013
Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA)
The Commission refused the applicant's application on the 17 September 2010. This decision was reviewed by the AAT and a consent order was entered into, granting an exemption until 30 June 2015, subject to conditions as referred to in the AAT decision.
Commission Decision PDF
Commission Decision WORD
30 April 2012 N/A 30 June 2015
Cinemas:
Village Roadshow Limited
Amalgamated Holdings Ltd trading as Greater Union Cinemas
Event Cinemas and Birch Carroll & Coyle
Reading Cinemas Pty Limited
The Hoyts Corporation Pty Limited
The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the provision of open captions of films for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment and audio description of films for people who are blind or have a vision impairment. Refused
Decision WORD 29 April 2010 N/A N/A
Prime Media Group of Companies, WIN Corporation Group of Companies and Macquarie Southern Cross Media Group of Companies The applicants seek a temporary exemption on the same terms as the exemption granted by the Commission on 13 October 2008 (expiry: 13 October 2011) to ABC TV, SBS Television, Network Ten, Channel Nine and Seven Network. That exemption followed earlier exemptions granted by the Commission, which had provided for staged increases in levels of captioning provided. Granted
Decision URL 12 May 2009 31 December 2011
WizzBus Bus and Coach Services The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to a bus service to be established between Moorabin Airport and Melbourne under a contract being sought with the Victorian Department of Infrastructure. The application seeks an exemption for 5 years, being the anticipated initial contract period, to enable the service to commence and enable WizzBus to verify the economics of operating a low floor route bus. Refused
Decision URL 9 March 2009 N/A N/A
ABC TV, SBS Television, Network Ten, Channel Nine and Seven Network The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the captioning of television programing on a number of conditions as proposed by the applicants. Granted
Decision URL
See related Free TV captioning consultations report
13 October 2008 12 October 2011
Regional Express ('REX') Airlines The applicant seeks to impose a requirement that passengers requiring staff assistance in transferring from a mobility aid to an aisle chair or from an aisle chair to an aircraft seat provide reasonable notice of this requirement.
10 October 2008 9 October 2013
Decision URL 27 August 2008 26 August 2009
Buchan Bus 'n Freight The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from the effect of the provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (2002) so as to permit the continued use for public transport service of a vehicle which is not wheelchair accessible and which was acquired second hand in 2004. Granted
Decision URL 27 June 2008 31 December 2010
Queensland Rail Limited
The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from the requirements of Part 9.6 of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 insofar as they require the provision of additional allocated spaces on the Tilt Train booked services operated by Queensland Rail Limited (QR).
QR seeks an exemption on the basis that existing provision of allocated spaces has been shown to be sufficient to meet demand, and that modification to provide additional allocated spaces on the Tilt Train booked services operated by Queensland Rail Limited.
Decision URL 3 March 2008 2 March 2013
The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from liability for failure to provide access for persons unable to board or disembark using passenger boarding stairs.
Tiger Airways is in a position to undertake that passenger lifting equipment will be available by the end of the requested exemption period.
Decision URL 1 February 2008 29 February 2008
Hervey Bay RSL Club Ltd The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from the operation of sections 23, 24 and 27 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and from the oepration of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 to the extent that they might require replacement or modification of the Club's current courtesy buses . Granted
Decision URL 28 May 2007 31 March 2008
Australasian Railway Association The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to stowing mobility aids on booked services on booked services and transfer of passengers to and from their mobility aids.
Note: This decision is further to a number of separate exemptions granted by the Commission to Australasian Railway Association on 22 January 2007.
5 November 2007 Various
Australasian Railway Association The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to direct assistance to passengers.
Australasian Railway Association The applicant seeks a number of temporary exemptions from the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002. Granted
Decision URL 20 January 2007
Mr D Williams trading as Airport Direct The applicant seeks to defer provision of wheelchair access on a public transport service known as Airport Direct operating from Shepparton to Melbourne. Granted
Decision URL 15 December 2006 31 March 2007
Department of Infrastructure, Victoria The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from any provisions of the Disability DIscrimination Act which would prevent use of physically inaccessible buses (currently in use as dedicated school buses) for a trial of more general public transport services to operate between Daylesford and Ballan and between Mt Egerton and Ballan. Refused
Decision URL 19 June 2006 N/A N/A
Capiteq Ltd trading as Airnorth
The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to:
Lack of access to aircraft seats for people requiring wheelchair access, where this is prevented by limited aisle width;
Lack of access to aircraft or seats for passengers requiring lifting, where this cannot be performed in compliance with the requirements of applicable occupational health and safety laws due to space constraints of the particular aircraft; and
Requirements for notice of disability access requirements, where these requirements are reasonable in the circumstances.
Decision URL 15 February 2006 14 February 2008
Mr D Williams trading as Airport Direct The applicant seeks to defer provision of wheelchair access on a public transport service to be known as Airport Direct operating from Shepparton to Melbourne. Refused
Decision URL 15 February 2006 N/A N/A
La La Land Byron Bay The applicant seeks a temporary exemtpion from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to the extent that those provisions would require provision of disability access to the upper floor premises occupied by La La Land Pty Ltd.
May 2005 May 2006
BCACheck Building Consultants The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from section 23 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in relation to access to premises. Refused
Decision URL April 2005 N/A N/A
Bendigo Tram Service The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 insofar as those provisions would prevent installation of one tram stop using kerb side boarding. Granted
Decision URL 31 January 2005 30 January 2008
Mr G Kinny trading as Coffs Harbour-Sydney Travel and Tours Service The applicant seeks to operate a public transport and tour service with a new vehicle lacking wheelchair access. Granted
Decision URL 22 September 2004 1 December 2007
Mrs Margaret Streitberg trading as Murranumbla Bed and Breakfast The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in relation to disability access to bathroom facilities at the applicant's proposed bed and breakfast. Granted
Decision URL 22 September 2004 21 March 2006
Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to captioning of subscription television programming. Granted
Decision URL 4 June 2004 3 June 2009
Buchan Bus'n Freight The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from the operation of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport in relation to acquisition and use of a second hand bus for public transport service, to the extent that those Standards require compliance by vehicles newly entering public transport service. Granted
Decision URL 8 January 2004 7 January 2006
Northern Districts Model Engineering Society The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from sections 23 and 27 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 regarding lack of lift access to the upper floor of the applicant's premises. Granted
Decision URL 25 November 2003 24 November 2005
Decision URL October 2003 October 2005
ABC TV, SBS Television, Network Ten, Channel Nine and Seven Network The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the captioning of television programing. Granted
Decision URL 29 May 2003 28 May 2008
Toowoomba City Council The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from sections 22 (access to premises) and 24 (provision of goods, services and facilities) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Refused
Decision URL February 2003 N/A N/A
Civil Aviation Safety Authority The applicant requests an exemption from sections 19 and 29 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in relation to persons acting pursuant to Civil Aviation Regulations and their medical fitness. Granted
Queensland Rail
The applicant seeks a temporary exemption from having to instal tactile ground surface indicators.
Decision URL 11 February 2002 10 August 2002
Kendell Airlines
The applicant seeks an exemption in relation to:
Lack of access to aircraft or seats for passengers requiring lifting, where this cannot be performed consistently with the requirements of applicable occupational health and safety laws due to space constraints of the particular aircraft;
Requirement for a passenger to be accompanied by an assistant (so long as an if an assistant is required by Kendell travel is at "carer fare" as presently applied by Kendell's parent company Ansett) if the passenger is:
- unable to understand instructions given by the flight crew (even if instructions are available in both visual and audible form), or (where there is no cabin attendant)
- unable to exit the aircraft unaided in case of an emergency, or
unable to administer themselves oxygen unaided during a depressurisation of an aircraft during an emergency, or
- unable to attire themselves in a life jacket during an emergency landing over water (where applicable to the flight concerned).
Regional Airlines Association of Australia The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to accessibility of small aircraft. Refused
Decision URL 17 August 2000 N/A N/A
Infinity (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to access to premises. Refused
Olympic Roads and Transport Authority The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to the proposed temporary transfer of accessible buses from existing services in relation to the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Granted
Decision URL 27 June 2000 4 November 2000
Lautoka Pty Ltd trading as Wild Bunch Floral Designers The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to access to premises. Refused
Commissioner of Police for Western Australia The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to decisions to refuse permits or licences under the Firearms Act 1973 (WA) and related matetrs. Refused
Decision URL 16 May 2000 N/A N/A
Gladstone Touch Association The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to lack of ramp access to upper level additions to the premises of the Gladstone Touch Association. Granted
Decision URL 28 September 1999 27 September 2004
Joint application by:
Public Transport Corporation;
Met Tram 1 and Met Tram 2 (now known as Yarra Trams and Swanston Trams);
Department of Infrastructure; and
Minister for Transport for the State of Victoria.
The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the manner in which the applicants provide tram and light rail services in Melbourne. Granted
Decision URL 16 March 1999 15 March 2004
Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District The applicant seeks to institute a procedure for assessing the needs of students with disabilities at schools for which the applicant is responsible and, in the event of failure of that procedure in any individual case, to apply to the Commission for a specific exemption. Refused
Minister for Transport for the State of South Australia, the Passenger Transport Board and TransAdelaide. The applicants seek a temporary exemption in relation to the manner in which the applicants provide all services relating to transport in the State of South Australia.
19 March 1997 18 March 1999
Women's Legal Service Inc The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to premises at 387 Ipswich Road, Annerley, Queensland. Refused
Decision URL 3 September 1996 N/A N/A
Minister for Transport of the State of South Australia The applicant seeks a temporary exemption in relation to its existing fleet of buses and lack of access for people who use a wheelchari. Granted
Decision URL 8 February 1996 6 November 1996


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Step closer to World Cup dream
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has donated $20,000 to a team of refugee and migrant youths who are seeking to to be part of this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has visited UNSW to support a team of refugee and migrant youths who are seeking to be part of this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The team members, aged 15 to 18, are part of Football United, a UNSW initiative set up three years ago. It was founded by Anne Bunde-Birouste, from the School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
The team is participating in the first Football for Hope Festival, being held in the final week of the World Cup competition.
Attending a team training session at UNSW on Sunday, Ms Keneally announced a one-off grant of $20,000 to help the team get to the World Cup in June. This matches a Football Federation Australia donation made to the team last week and takes them closer to the $150,000 needed to get to South Africa.
Football United operates five programs in Sydney's west involving more than 600 humanitarian refugees, immigrants and disadvantaged youth. It also supports programs in Cameroon and southern Sudan.
For more information about the team and how to donate go to the Football United website.
Media contact: Steve Offner | 9385 8107 | s.offner@unsw.edu.au
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Warming up for the World Cup
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How apartheid in South Africa changed race relations in 'white Australia'
Kristina Keneally
former refugee
migrant youth

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6/18/2004 So Much to Say Stay (Wasting Time) Crush What Would You Say
6/20/2004 Warehouse Everyday What Would You Say Rapunzel
6/21/2004 Don't Drink the Water Stay (Wasting Time) If I Had It All Ants Marching
6/23/2004 Stone, The Everyday Granny Stay (Wasting Time)
6/24/2004 Ants Marching Too Much Tripping Billies
6/26/2004 Best of What's Around, The Rapunzel Everyday Ants Marching
6/27/2004 What Would You Say Two Step Dancing Nancies Stay (Wasting Time)
6/29/2004 Grey Street Ants Marching So Much to Say Rapunzel
6/30/2004 Warehouse Everyday Grace Is Gone Rapunzel
7/2/2004 Pig Ants Marching Best of What's Around, The Tripping Billies
7/3/2004 Everyday Rapunzel Crush Stay (Wasting Time)
7/6/2004 One Sweet World Tripping Billies Joyride What Would You Say
7/7/2004 Too Much Stay (Wasting Time) So Much to Say Rapunzel
7/10/2004 Warehouse Rapunzel Ants Marching
7/11/2004 Everyday Two Step Crush Ants Marching
7/13/2004 Don't Drink the Water Ants Marching Tripping Billies
7/14/2004 Grey Street Too Much What Would You Say Rapunzel
7/16/2004 Best of What's Around, The Everyday What Would You Say Tripping Billies
7/17/2004 So Much to Say Rapunzel Crazy Easy All Along the Watchtower
7/20/2004 Granny All Along the Watchtower Crash into Me Everyday
7/21/2004 Fool to Think What Would You Say Good Good Time Tripping Billies
7/23/2004 Too Much Rapunzel So Much to Say Everyday
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A comparative study of the influence that motor-manual felling and mechanised felling has on stem breakage.
Motor-manual felling has been the predominate method of severing trees in the felling process of a forest harvesting operation. Yet this method has been coupled with numerous injuries and deaths, as trees can strike fallers during this task. An alternative felling method was developed in the form of mechanised tree felling, in an attempt to reduce the frequency of injuries. Subsequently, mechanised felling is poorly understood when compared to motor-manual felling upon the impact it has on stem breakage.
183 trees were assessed by measuring the frequency of breakage, height of the first break and the volume retention abilities of three felling treatments; motor-manual, mechanised felling out of the stand and mechanised felling into the stand. The effect that directional felling had upon the length to the first break was also investigated for motor-manual and mechanised felling out of the stand.
The percentage of stems that broke once felled was 73%, 76% and 94% for motor-manual, mechanised out of the stand and mechanised into the stand felling respectively. The height at which the first break occurred for the aforementioned felling treatments was 71%, 71% and 69% of the total tree height. Mechanised felling out of the stand had the greatest volume retention ability with 94.5% of the trees total volume being below the first break. Followed by 93.7% for motor-manual and 91.9% for mechanised felling into the stand, however these differences were statistically insignificant (p=0.14). Lastly the length to the first break for motor-manual and mechanised felling out of the stand failed to statistically change when a tree was felled through a range of directions from downhill to uphill.
The influence that motor-manual felling and mechanised felling out of the stand had on stem breakage is similar, yet mechanised felling into the stand had a much greater impact on the percentage of stems that broke. With further improvements in technology, it could be seen that the number of mechanised tree-felling operations over take motor-manual felling, as their impact on stem breakage is comparable.


Asia Euro United look to secure their first league points in the second round of this season after two consecutive defeats in their first two league matches, however, they need to climb the mountain as they welcome third-placed Visakha. The visitors, who lost 0-2 to Coach Sok Veasna's side in the first round, can't make any mistake as they need nothing but three points to boost their title race.
Angkor Tiger are hopeful to repeat their winning record against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng as both sides will face at the Siem Reap Stadium at 15.30. Coach Oriol Mohedano's side stunned Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng with a huge 3-1 win at the Svay Rieng Stadium in their last league encounter, while a win for the Svay Rieng-based club is crucial as another three points can move them to the higher position in the league table.
Defending champions Boeung Ket host newly-promoted side Soltilo Angkor at the National Olympic Stadium at 18.00, with a victory over the Siem Reap-based club handing them a huge opportunity to continue their unbeaten league run this season. The three-time champions, who top the league table, are in a good mood to secure their third successive league triumph this season as they are four points ahead of second-placed Nagaworld.
Western Phnom Penh, who have yet to secure a single league point this season after fourteen losses in a row, have a tough task this weekend as they welcome Ministry of National Defense at their Western Phnom Penh Stadium at 15.00. Ministry of National Defense demolished Western Phnom Penh 8-0 at home in their last league meeting, so they look to secure another three vital points from this Sunday's clash to continue their title hope.
G.C National Police entertain Electricite Du Cambodge, who have just crashed out of the Hun Sen Cup round of last 16. The league encounter between both sides will be held at the National Olympic Stadium at 18.00.
Meanwhile, the big clash between Nagaworld and Phnom Penh Crown has been rescheduled.


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Iron Maiden's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Unveils World First.
Iron Maiden have unveiled a number of updates to their 'Legacy Of The Beast' game. The new features, which include the introduction of a 'Book Of Souls' Mayan Eddie, come as the band prepare to launch their latest tour.
By Eamon O'Neill On 20th April 2017.
Iron Maiden have unveiled a number of updates to their 'Legacy Of The Beast' game. The new features, which include the introduction of a 'Book Of Souls' Mayan Eddie (which can be viewed in the video below), come as the band prepare to launch their latest tour.
The final leg of 'The Book Of Souls' world tour kicks off this weekend, and Iron Maiden are simultaneously launching a synergistic player-vs-player battle arena for their mobile game, 'Legacy Of The Beast'. The game offers players a unique way to interact with the band's real world activities, by introducing not only a replica of one of the tour stage productions, but also the debut of 'The Book Of Souls' 'Shaman Eddie' into the game, in his Mayan themed incarnation as featured on the band's most recent studio album. Other characters from 'The Book Of Souls' are set to follow.
'Legacy Of The Beast', which was launched in July 2016, is a definitive experience in the mobile RPG space – taking players on an unparalleled, epic, ever-expanding, strategic gaming journey via their smartphones & tablets.
Speaking about the new additions, Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood says; "With 'Legacy Of The Beast' we wanted to create something that appealed both to fans of Maiden music and gamers alike, wherever they are in the world, and I think we are well on our way to accomplishing that. The game has kept true to the band's history and development not only through their music but with Eddie too. This latest feature focused around our current tour is only the start of many new and exciting innovations we have planned to keep Legacy evolving and becoming even more addictive!"
Adds Llexi Leon, Interactive Creative Director of Phantom Music Management; "The towering Mayan set piece of 'The Book Of Souls' world tour presented an ideal opportunity to expand the game and create a virtual event space to complement the band's live show – whether you're seeing Iron Maiden on the road or playing Legacy of the Beast on your mobile, we've crafted a gaming experience that explores the Mayan world of 'The Book Of Souls' record and marks the first of many timed in-game events that will enrich the band's touring activity, engaging fans old and new across the globe in a way never before possible."
The unprecedented integration of Iron Maiden's creative output has seen the game and its characters featured on the side of Maiden's own 747, on bottle tops of their Trooper beer, on the iconic black t-shirts and shown in cinematic trailers at live shows – a synthesis that continues to push boundaries in both the digital and physical space.
Players of the game can look forward to many more significant new features and characters to collect over the coming months, including 'The Clairvoyant' & 'Trooper Eddie', Social Chat and the 'Night City' game world and cast - inspired by Maiden's early music catalogue and distinct East London upbringing.
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, is available now for free on Apple's App Store and GooglePlay.
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Family Therapist Vikki Stark talks about how much input tweens and teens should have in important decisions like choosing a high school.
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Bringing Baby Home is an exceptional video for both birth educators and expectant parents. Likewise, the new parent will find this an invaluable tool to guide them through the postpartum period. Rarely can you find a postpartum education video of this quality at such an affordable price.


Cold, damp November weather gets me thinking about red wines and "comfort" food. Recently, a close friend had her knee operated on, so we thought it would be fun to bring a meal over to keep her off her feet a bit. Beef Bourguignon is terrific when the weather is cold.
I have a favorite restaurant that makes a great one and one day I was excited because they published the recipe in the local newspaper, but it didn't taste the same when I made it. I wondered if maybe they left an ingredient out. I set out to find the recipe I liked by sorting through a dozen or so recipes and actually making about a half dozen of them. From that, I created the recipe we've used ever since (see the recipe below).
One of the edits I made to the recipe is that I often make it with Zinfandel instead of red Burgundy/Pinot Noir. I found the result is more flavorful. That said, the resulting stew is still a great match for Pinot! When we had it this past weekend, I actually made it with a Castano Monastrell that sells for well under $10 (the recipe calls for a full bottle). We paired it with a Russian River Valley, an Anderson Valley, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. All worked very well, with the Russian River Valley getting the most votes for the best match. It was a big, bold, fruit-forward Pinot with high alcohol, but the Beef Bourguignon was so flavorful (including a bit of fat from bacon – which, BTW, I think was the ingredient left out of the recipe when published), that the alcohol didn't show through at all. If you're looking for a wonderful meal that pairs well with wine, try Beef Bourguignon!
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is lightly browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a large plate covered with paper towels. Cut into ½" to 1" pieces when cool.
Dry the beef cubes with paper towels and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. In batches in single layers, sear the beef in the hot oil/bacon fat, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the seared cubes to a separate plate and continue searing until all the beef is browned. Set aside.
To the pot add the carrots, celery, onion, and bay leaves. Salt and pepper them, then toss in the pot over medium heat until brown. During the last minute or two, throw in the garlic (it's not good to throw in the garlic immediately, because it may become too burned).
Return the beef to the pan and sprinkle with flour. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the flour is completely absorbed.
Add the bacon, thyme, tomato paste, beef broth and bottle of Pinot Noir or red Zinfandel. (Note on the wine: don't use a bottle you wouldn't drink. That doesn't mean you have to use an expensive bottle though! Using Zin or even a Spanish Monastrell brings more intensity to the overall flavor. The subtlety of a red Burgundy/Pinot Noir can get lost with all the other ingredients). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Cover. Remove from the stovetop and transfer to the oven with the cover on the pot for 1 hour. Remove the cover from the pot and cook another hour until tender and the sauce has thickened to a desired consistency. Remove bay leaves. Place beef bourguignon over mashed potatoes and serve with a great Pinot Noir or Zin from Vin Chicago!
We are now Vin Chicago!


My entire world could be crumbling, but if I have a pie crust to make/eat, all is ok in the world.
Good thing I had this pie because this week has been trying. It's been one for the records in terms of toughness. Amelia is having her own rough week because she hates fireworks and my neighborhood always decides it's a great time to shoot off fireworks for the whole week of Fourth of July. She's been hiding in the bathroom all today. EMOJI CRYING FACE!
So, we've both stress-eaten a bit of pie. Can you blame us?
Summer is a sad sight without cherries.
They're the best part of summer. Last fall I made a simple apple pie and took it to a dinner and sort of scratched my head as to how or why there wasn't a classic and simple apple pie on this blog. So I fixed that issue.
Now, I'm fixing the issue that there isn't a classic cherry pie recipe on this blog. Because sometimes you don't want something complicated. Perfectly ripe summer fruit doesn't need much manipulation—it's a gem on its own. Just sweet summer cherries swimming in a pool with sugar and tapioca starch and cinnamon and salt. Nothing overpowers, nothing really stands out except the beautiful sweet cherries.
I can assure you that cookie week isn't over, it's just sort of postponed for a few hours because I came down with a surprise case of food poisoning. I won't go into details because this is a food blog and we're all friends but let's just say that yesterday all I wanted was something that was healthy and light on my stomach. Enter: this smoothie.
Outshine Fruit Bars sent me over some fruit bars and I was pleasantly surprised when I looked at the ingredient list. No weird stuff. Basically just grapefruit juice, but frozen, so I figured it'd be an easy, nice addition to my morning smoothie.
My normal smoothies in the morning look horrifying. Like the most unattractive green color you've ever seen. So, I decided to skip the spirulina and maca and acaî in this smoothie recipe, and just keep it sort of classic and simple.


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New Hillary Clinton Supporter Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance
Radical NYC city council speaker an outspoken supporter of Puerto Rican terrorists
Melissa Mark-Viverito / AP
Brent Scher - September 2, 2015 6:10 PM
The latest endorsement for Hillary Clinton comes from a New York City politician who has refused to stand during or recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States.
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico and endorsed Clinton on Wednesday, is known for her decision not to stand up during the Pledge of Allegiance as a protest of her home territory's current status.
Though Mark-Viverito has refused to explicitly state her opposition to pledging allegiance to the United States, her colleagues say it is a symbolic "protest" of the United States.
City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, also a Democrat, has said that Mark-Viverito told her that she does not stand because she wants Puerto Rico to be granted independence.
"When I met with her months ago, I asked her why she didn't pledge to the flag," said Koslowitz. "She told me she wanted Puerto Rico to be independent."
State Sen. Ruben Diaz, a Democrat who is also from Puerto Rico, had harsher words for Mark-Viverito.
"She doesn't care about America," said Diaz, who added that he believes Mark-Viverito is "a communist from Puerto Rico."
Diaz' comments came following a 2014 ceremony commemorating the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011.
Mark-Viverito was the only attendee who chose not to put her hand over her heart during the national anthem, which caught the eye of those who knew Mark-Viverito's stance on the pledge.
"She goes on sacred ground and disrespects America that way," said Diaz following the incident. "It's disrespectful to the heroes, the fallen who died on 9/11, it's disrespectful to the victims and families of 9/11."
Mark-Viverito has defended her refusal to participate in the pledge, claiming that she was "unfamiliar" with it because she grew up in Puerto Rico.
Koslowitz, who has said she convinced Mark-Viverito to begin participating in the pledge, said the "unfamiliar" excuse does not fit for Mark-Viverito.
"She's a very smart woman who has lived in New York a long time," Koslowitz said. "She definitely knows what the Pledge of Allegiance is."
Puerto Ricans in the past have protested their birthplace's lack of statehood by silently sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance, and have won wide support from others in their community for doing so.
Koslowitz said her discussion about the Pledge of Allegiance with Mark-Viverito was a "very emotional thing for her and for me."
Mark-Viverito supports radical measures for advancing Puerto Rico's cause. Earlier this year she delivered the eulogy for the convicted terrorist Isabel Rosado Morales, calling her an "icon."
Among other acts, Morales helped to plot a shooting at the United States Congress by four Puerto Ricans that injured four congressmen. Mark-Viverito called Morales, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the assassination attempt, "our icon and national patriot."
Morales is also not the only terrorist Mark-Viverito supports.
She continues to work to secure the release of the Puerto Rican terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera, who is believed to have been behind a 1975 bombing in New York City that killed four.
Rivera was offered a pardon toward the end of Bill Clinton's second term in the White House, but he refused it due to the pardon's condition that Rivera would have to renounce terrorism.
The Clinton campaign would not comment on whether it will disclaim Mark-Viverto's endorsement or whether Mark-Viverto would be used as a surrogate for the campaign.
Mark-Viverto said last month that she is looking to play an "important role" for the Democratic National Committee's outreach to Latinos in 2016.
"I want to lend my voice to whatever candidates that I decide to support for president," she told Fox News Latino in August.
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Brent Scher is executive editor for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he studied foreign affairs and politics. Brent is originally from New York City and now lives in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at scher@freebeacon.com.


A sports saloon with a 2.5 litre overhead valve engine, 4-speed synchromesh gearbox and Girling rod brakes, this model marked the true change in SS Cars Ltd from coachbuilder to motor manufacturer.
The company had moved into manufacturing and repairing car bodies, moving to Foleshill near Coventry in 1928, having begun building motorcycle sidecars in Blackpool in 1922. Later, an agreement was made with Captain John Black of the Standard Motor Co for the supply of rolling chassis to receive the Swallow bodies, leading to the formation of SS cars.
Introduced in 1935, this model is powered by a 20hp Standard engine with a Weslake overhead valve cylinder head, mounted in an under slung chassis by Rubery Owen and has a top speed of 85mph. The early models were built of steel panels on an ash wood frame, but 'all-steel' construction was employed from 1937. The price of this car in 1939 was £395 and it is believed to be the only survivor of the 129 cars of this type built.
William Lyons changed the name of the business from the Swallow Sidecar Company to Jaguar Cars Ltd in 1945.
Bought by three Society members (for £ 25) in the early 1970s, this car was described as (then) being "rotten from the windows down and completely worn out mechanically" having been off the road for a number of years. An extensive restoration followed, the car being finished in 1994.
Click here to read more about the restoration - and see the 'before' photographs!
January 2010 - The SS passed its MOT just before the November Open Day, so next year it will be seen flying along 'like a Swallow'.


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Emails opened from DailyStrength can contain tracking material. This IS a dangerous site! Not just in psychological harm, or PC damage. I immediately was lured in private messages by a few users to give out my phone #, since the user was "not good at writing posts"... duh?
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As of November 4, 2007, DailyStrength has created over 500 support groups focused on issues such as depression, divorce, parenting, and a wide variety of cancers; Furthermore, health blogs, expert answers, treatment, and a non-professional community of support located all over the world.
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Scatter the onions, garlic and thyme in a large roasting tray. Place sausages on top of onions, place in oven and roast for twenty minutes, turn sausages over and cook for a further twenty minutes. Remove sausages from roasting pan and keep warm.
Place roasting pan over the hob on high heat adding two tablespoons of flour, mix well add balsamic vinegar, red wine, stock and reduce until thickened.
Serve with mashed potato and peas.


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CABERNET CABARET
WELCOME TO TWINKLE TOAST!
Trick-or-Treat Yo'self to Cookies & Cocktails
Author: Christine Vanover
Kristen LoVullo is the owner of Cookies & Cocktails here in Las Vegas and is also a proud membership partner of the Twinkle Toast Members Only Club. We are thrilled to announce that Kristen is back to hosting in-person cookie decorating classes and wanted to take this opportunity for us all to learn more about her events as well as about the woman behind the beautiful and delicious pastries we know and love.
When did you launch Cookies & Cocktails and what inspired you to do so?
I launched Cookies & Cocktails on Valentine's Day of 2020. Talk about timing... haha! I was inspired about six years ago when I took my first wine and canvas class experience. I thought, "if people are this interested in painting canvases that they will probably never hang in their home, than they would probably love learning how to decorate cookies that they can actually enjoy with family and friends time and time again." Add in a glass or two of good wine, and it makes for an even better experience!
How long have you been working in the Pastry Arts and what has been your most notable career achievement to date?
I've been in this industry since I graduated from culinary school in 2005, so sixteen years. It's hard to pick a standout career achievement but here are maybe the top three:
I had the opportunity, while working at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, to make chocolate showpieces that were on display.
I opened my own cake studio/bakery, called Gimme Some Sugar, here in Las Vegas.
I had the opportunity to star in a few shows on the Food Network.
It's so surreal to think that each of these things were the ultimate goals of mine sixteen years ago and as they have been achieved, I continue to have new creative ambitions and new goals.
We know you are AMAZING at decorating cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Which type of pastry is your favorite to make?
Good question. It's definitely a tough one to answer but I'd have to say Macarons. They are also my favorite to indulge in!
Where do you find inspiration for your event themes and designs?
Everywhere! I find inspiration in the aisles of Target, during Pinterest binges and in movies. Other creative artists are also big influences.
What has your favorite event theme been thus far?
Well, I'm FINALLY back to teaching in-person classes after COVID and I have to say that the Fall "Sweater Weather" Cookie workshop from last weekend was my favorite. I love all things Fall: pumpkins, pumpkin spice and sweaters and the designs really captured all of that.
How many different venues do you currently partner with in town?
I am currently partnered with Khoury's Fine Wine & Spirits, AR Workshop, and Bad Beat Brewing but I'm always interested in expanding that list. I love partnering with and supporting amazing local businesses.
What age do you need to be to attend a Cookies & Cocktails event?
It depends on the workshop. If they are hosted at a brewery or bar you must be 21+ but at a DIY studio, you can be any age.
Do you ever host private events or parties?
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Gone With The Wine
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When two Southern Belles, turned Las Vegas locals, decided to launch a new business, they made sure to do so in a way that combined their appreciation for Southern hospitality with their love of entertaining. We recently caught up with Chelsea Phillips-Reid and Christine Hudman Pardy to discuss how their backgrounds as performers play a role in their new business venture as well as the inspiration behind their desire to bring bubbles to the masses by way of their trusty trailer, Bonnie Blue.
What inspired you to create a mobile prosecco bar?
Christine first had the idea in 2016 while she was on a vacation in Europe. She was on a walk in the English countryside and saw a mobile prosecco bar. Christine realized Las Vegas didn't have anything like this and wanted to bring it back to our city. She saw a girl online in upstate New York that had converted a horse trailer into a coffee bar and that's when she had the idea to make a wine bar out of an old horse trailer!
What would you say was the catalyst for pulling the trigger and making your dream a reality?
Honestly, being in the entertainment industry for so many years and knowing that no matter how successful a gig is, every show eventually closes. We wanted a side hustle that wasn't dependent on someone else giving us a job. Obviously, this is 3+ years in the making so it wasn't a spur of the moment decision to start it.
Why did you decide to focus this concept on prosecco in particular?
We chose to focus on prosecco because we wanted take something that seems fancy and festive and make it accessible. This is really the whole concept for our business. When you think of champagne, you think expensive. Prosecco is a great alternative because it's less expensive and you still get the desired effect. Of course, we serve other alcohol, but we focus on prosecco because it is such a happy, celebratory drink. Who doesn't love bubbles?
How did you come up with the idea for "The Back Porch" and the name Bonnie Blue?
We are both southern girls and the term "back porch" is just synonymous with being laid-back and sitting somewhere comfortable, beverage in hand, with your family or friends. We were thinking about the events that we would eventually book and how we wanted something for everyone. Since prosecco is a sparkling beverage that might scare some people away, we wanted to have a little area designated for anyone who might just want a beer. We created this area in the back of our truck called "The Back Porch" where we have self-serve beer.
Our business name, Gone With The Wine, is a play on the classic movie title. The little girl from the movie, Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler's daughter, is named Bonnie Blue Butler, so we kind of knew from the beginning that we were going to name our trailer Bonnie Blue.
What did you find to be the most challenging part of the process?
Honestly, the most challenging part of the process has been Covid. You spend several years and so much of your time and energy building something and preparing to put it out in the world only to have it all shut down. Our launch party was supposed to be March 28 and of course, that was canceled. We had booked weddings, birthday parties and several other events that were also canceled or postponed, so that has been incredibly frustrating but it's very important to us to be a socially responsible company.
If you had to choose a prosecco brand to be your flagship, what would it be and why?
We love them all! But seriously, we aim to please and treat every party as a custom event. Whatever you want to drink, we will serve it, but we certainly have a favorite: Gambino Prosecco. Their sparkling wines hold DOCG status and they produce something for every pallet and budget.
What types of occasions or events do you envision being the best fit for Bonnie Blue?
You name it, we'll be there to celebrate it! From birthday parties, baby showers, backyard BBQs, graduations, office parties, corporate events, bachelorette parties and even thank goodness 2020 is almost over parties. Bonnie Blue is the perfect mobile bar for any occasion.
What do you hope your customers will take away from their Gone With The Wine experience?
We started this company because we love to entertain. Our goal is to create unique, memorable events for every customer. We want our clients to feel like they've been treated as family. We are proud to bring southern charm to Sin City. Our intent is pure and simple, WE LOVE TO MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY!
How do you think your respective entertainment backgrounds benefit you in this new venture?
Between the two of us, we have over 50 years of experience in the arts. From Broadway shows and tours to theme parks and cruise ships, we have been privileged to travel the world and entertain. This passion for entertaining has given us a unique perspective, each event is like creating and performing in a show. Our mobile bar isn't just there to serve drinks, we are creating an ambience and bespoke experience for every guest.
What are Bonnie Blue's dimensions and what is the best way for people to book it for an event?
Bonne Blue is so cute! She's 7'10" high, 7' wide and 11'6" long from the very front to her tow hitch. Not to mention she features a crystal chandelier and custom color LED lighting throughout. Bonnie also sports 2 wine fridges onboard, holding up to 48 ice cold bottles.
There are a lot of ways to get in touch. You're welcome to call or text us (702) 708-5435. Shoot us an email: gonewiththewinelv@gmail.com
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Music and more from a Christian perspective
Slow down, and have your change ready
Written by Marie Asner
Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Sunny Pawar, pian Ladwa, Abhishek Bharate, David Wenham, Priyanka Bose and Rooney Mara
Scriptwriter: Luke Davies
Composers: Dustin O'Halloran and Hauschka
Cinematographer: Greig Fraser
Rating: R for violence and themed material including children in danger
Running Length: 120 minutes
Partly subtitled
Screened at the Kansas International Film Festival (KIFF) Nov, 5, 2016
2016 has turned into a stellar year for films. The first half of the year was average, but the last half has brought forth "Jackie," "Manchester By The Sea," "Fences," "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "La La Land" and now, "Lion." This film, "Lion," is from the real life story of Saroo Brierley, (played as an adult by Dev Patel from "Slumdog Millionaire"). We learn how Saroo as a child (Sunny Pauar) became lost from his family, went to an orphanage and then was adopted by an Australian couple (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham.) Finding your birth parent is a circuitous route, both emotionally and physically. Bring hanky to theater. Along with the actors, Greig Fraser's cinematography is stellar as well as Dustin O'Halloran and Hauschka's soundtrack. Let the journey begin.
We start with a single mother (Priyanka Bose) raising three children. There is the older son, Gudda (Abhishek Bharate), the middle child about age six, a son, Saroo (Sunny Pauar) and a girl toddler. They live in poverty with the mother working hard to support the family, and the boys gathering coal or whatever they can find, for extra funds. The family is happy. One night, the boys go to the railroad track to gather fallen coal, they become separated, with Saroo being left on a train. He is there for days and ends up almost a thousand miles away from home, can't speak the language and has one harrowing experience after another before ending up in an orphanage. He keeps hoping his brother will find him. Saroo is adopted by Sue (Kidman) and John (Wenham) Brierley, who live in Australia. Years pass and Saroo is now an adult, has computer skills, a girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a younger, adopted brother who is troublesome, Mantosh (pian Ladwa.) Eventually, using Google, Saroo decides to try to find his family, with the help of his girlfriend (Rooney Mara.), though over 20 years have passed. There are obstacles and one by one, we begin to see that poverty in India is the same as when he was a child. He sees it, too, and is appalled, looking at the luxury he has now. This question looms: is Google always correct? Software is only as good as what is programmed into it. Hmm.
"Lion" is really two films in one. The first half is Saroo as a child and the last half as an adult. Difficult for Oscar nomination time, so both stars, Patel and Pauar, could receive nominations as Supporting Actors. There is always a chance in an adoption, that the child will have physical and/or emotional problems later in life. In the Brierley family, Saroo is fine, but Mantosh is not. Both actors, Patel and Ladwa, show the give-and-take of "brothers" as in one way, they fit into society, and in another, they don't. Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley gives a measured performance as a loving Mom with much patience, and David Wenham as her husband, John, is the same. They guard their children and try to do the best they can for them both emotionally and materially. But the sense that somewhere out there is another part of the family has a keen hold, too. Then, as the film has gathered momentum, I reference the first paragraph of this review. Prepare yourself.
"Lion" had me at the beginning of the film with poverty and happiness. A single mother and smiling children. Shared food and laughter. Acting brings the audience into the film, along with subtitles to show the difference in language within a country. Cinematography gives you a wide scope of life and the narrowness of buildings, while the soundtrack is appropriate for both Indian scenes and adult scenes of commercial radio music. Director Gareth Davis has pulled it together for a tale of two countries, two cities and two lives twenty years apart. Enjoy.
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Proposed trapping ordinance cites safety for pets, trappers say there's a better way
Tuesday, April 23rd 2019, 4:22 PM AKDT
By: Cassie Schirm
Dog owners and fur trappers say they don't want to limit the recreational activities of one another, but a proposed ordinance has them divided, as both sides worry about the balance of safety and land use rights around trails near Anchorage.
AO 2019-50, introduced by Assembly members Pete Petersen and Suzanne LaFrance, would change trapping regulations in the Municipality of Anchorage to create buffer zones on trails to protect the public's safety.
It's currently illegal to trap in the majority of the Anchorage Bowl, an area known as Unit 14C, according to state law. However, there are many areas that allow trapping in the municipality: portions of Chugach State Park, the Portage area, Girdwood, Bird Creek, Indian, designated parts of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Chugiak/Peter's Creek and the area North of Eklutna.
The ordinance would make it illegal to trap within 50 yards of developed or public-use trails as well as within one-quarter mile of trailheads, campgrounds and permanent dwellings. All game traps and snares would have to be marked with a trapper identification number issued by the State of Alaska or contact information for the owner of the trap or snare.
Restrictions were drafted to mirror state regulations already in place for Chugach State Park, which would impact large traps used for furbearers — such as coyote, fox, beaver, lynx and wolves — but not rabbits and mice.
A draft of AO 2019-50, as well as a memorandum from co-sponsor Assembly member Pete Petersen, states the ordinance is not intended to regulate trapping as a whole, but to create safe spaces for trail-users and their pets to recreate.
"Most people in Alaska consider their pets to be household family members and so if a member of your family happens to be caught in a trap and is severely injured or killed, it's an emotional event," Petersen said. "So I felt it was important to try to reduce the chance of that happening, if not eliminate it."
For years, pets have been have been caught — and some killed — in traps in Southcentral. A 2017 news release from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, after its Assembly passed a trapping ban in select recreation areas, cited statistics from Animal Care and Regulation that 11 dogs were reported in traps in the previous five years.
Dog-owner Rebecca Shaffer says the unthinkable happened to her last December on a trail she had hiked more than a dozen times. She was hiking with her two dogs, Kai and Chloe, on Kern Creek Trail near Girdwood. Five minutes in, she heard Chloe cry out.
"It wasn't a yell. It was like a straight-up like ear-piercing," said Shaffer. "The worst sound I had ever heard her make and I knew it was a trap."
When she found Chloe, the dog was stuck in a Conibear body-gripping trap baited with fish heads almost 17 yards from the trail. Shaffer had heard stories of dogs getting stuck in traps while off-leash on trails and had bought traps to learn how to operate them.
Shaffer said nothing prepared her for the situation. In a Facebook post after the incident, she described how the trap closed behind Chloe's ears and how the dog labored to breathe.
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"She just kept looking at me and it was like she trusted me even though she was pretty much dying and we just worked through it," Shaffer said.
After a tiring hour-and-a-half-long battle with the trap, Shaffer was able to get Chloe free. The dog was doing well until a few months ago; a veterinarian said she died from a blood clot in her neck.
Now, Shaffer is hesitant on trails.
"It's like going into a mine field. There could be traps in here even right now, which kind of scares the hell out of me," said Shaffer as she walked along the trail.
Even after losing her dog, she isn't upset with trappers or the lifestyle of trapping. Shaffer said she knows the importance trapping holds for those who do it and she wants them to be able to enjoy the land, too. However, she hopes there's a safe way for the two groups to coexist.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimates there are between 2,500–3,500 trappers in the state. Members of the Alaska Trappers Association (ATA) say they would rather work together than add more laws onto the ones already in place.
"The Trappers Association sees the proposed ordinance as an overreaction to a problem that could be more effectively addressed in other ways," said Pete Buist, a spokesperson for ATA.
To trap, a person needs to have a trapping license and they must trap in an open season for a permitted species. The ATA worked with Fish and Game to develop the trapper's code of ethics, including using trapping methods that reduce the chances of catching "nontarget animals." But not everyone follows the rules, Buist said, which makes other trappers look bad.
Buist said he wants the Assembly to work with Fish and Game and the Trappers Association to do more outreach and education on the issue instead of imposing an ordinance.
"We are all dog owners, too," Buist said. "I don't think anyone wants to see a dog in a trap."
If the focus is on trapping laws, leash laws should be looked at as well, Buist said.
Laura Atwood with Anchorage Animal Care and Control said leash laws within the municipality require owners to have dogs on a leash unless an area is designated for off-leash recreation. In Chugach State Park, pets must be kept on leash at all campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots and trailheads. Pets must be under complete control, which includes voice commands, in the backcountry, according to the state Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
In the past two years, lawmakers in Juneau have considered bills regarding municipal regulation of trapping. House Bill 117, introduced late last month, would update state statute to expand municipal power to prohibit placement of traps where they could likely cause injury, as well as placing restrictions on the types of traps allowed. The bill states a municipality would also have the authority to set requirements for trap identification and signage. If passed, HB 117 would take effect January 1, 2020.
If the ordinance passes, trapping in a prohibited zone would carry a fine of $500. Trappers who fail to mark a trap or snare would be fined $200.
The Anchorage Assembly planned a work session for the proposed ordinance April 19 at noon. Following that meeting, Assembly members decided to postpone the public discussion on the trapping ordinance until May 7. It was originally scheduled for April 23.
Petersen said Monday the Assembly received a great deal of input during the work session, which will result in additions and changes to the proposed ordinance.
Editor's note: This story has been updated after the Anchorage Assembly decided not to hear public testimony on the trapping ordinance during its April 23 meeting.
Jes Stugelmayer and Gina Romero contributed to this report.
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In a statement signed by the leaders of constituent parties in the TNA, Mr.R.Sampanthan, Secretary General of the TULF, Mr.A.Vinayagamoorthy, President of the All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC), Mr.A. Selvam Adailakalanathan, President of the TELO, and Mr.Suresh Premachchandran, Secretary General of the EPRLF-Suresh Wing, at the conclusion of the discussion with the PM Wednesday evening, the TNA said that its delegation emphasized, "it is the responsibility of the government of Sri Lanka to take all necessary steps to ensure that the peace process does not collapse, as a consequence of the recent developments."
" A delegation of the Tamil National Alliance at the invitation of the Hon.Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister, met him at Temple Trees on the 112th at 4 p.m. Associated with the Prime Minister were ministers Messrs Karu Jayasuriya, W.J.M.Lokkubandara, G.L.Peiris, Mahinda Samarasinghe, Milinda Morogoda and Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr.Bradman Weerakoon.
" The Prime Minister expressed his thanks to the TNA for the support extended to his Government during the recent crisis.
" The Prime Minister also informed the TNA, that at his meeting with Her Excellency the President earlier in the day, he had emphasized the utmost importance of continuing with the peace process, and that he his government had the support of the majority of members of parliament totaling to 129, to the continuance of the peace process. He had also informed the President that there cannot be a truncated responsibility for the peace process and that authority pertaining to Defense and the peace process will have to follow from a single source. The Prime Minister also stated that he was due to meet the President shortly with senior cabinet ministers, including leaders of constituent parties of the Government.
" The Prime Minister also stated that he had met with the Ambassadors of Norway and America, Co-Chairs of the Aid Group, and that he had also spoken to Yasusi Akashi, the Japanese special envoy, and the High Commissioner for India in Sri Lanka, and discussed with them the adverse impact of the peace process, consequent to the recent developments. The Prime Minister also indicated that consequent to the recent developments, his authority as a signatory to the ceasefire agreement, and the circumstances, which prevailed at the time of the signing of ceasefire agreement, had changed.
" The TNA explained to the Prime Minister that it's support to the Government was totally related to the peace process and assured the Prime Minister of its continued support to further the peace process. The TNA also emphasized that it was the responsibility of the Government to take all necessary steps to ensure that the peace process did not collapse, as a consequence of the recent development.
" TheTNA also emphasized that the LTTE had submitted its proposals in regard to the Interim Administration or Interim Self Governing Authority, and had expressed the desire to have dates fixed for the commencement of initial talks. The TNA also pointed out that uncertainty in regard to the future of the peace process, was most damaging, and would considerably diminish the confidence of the Tamil people and the LTTE in the peace process, particularly when the LTTE had submitted it's counter proposals and the opportunity had arisen for the reinforcement of talks. The TNA urged the Prime Minister and the Government that it should not abdicate its responsibility to meaningfully continue with the peace process.
" The statement made by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party rejecting the proposals made by the LTTE and the actions taken by the president shortly thereafter, having the effect of destabilizing the peace process, in the view of the TNA is in accord with the consistent practice that has prevailed within the Sinhala Polity of the party in opposition obstructing steps taken to evolve a just solution to the Tamil question.


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Madden 18 Cover: Brady is not afraid of the madden curse
The so-called Madden Curse has brought head-to-head football fans over the last three decades: for many years, players who appeared on the cover of the football simulator were injured or signed horrible sports seasons, something that has been customary For several consecutive years. Tom Brady, who will be on the new cover of the game, has not hesitated to talk about it on his official Facebook page.
"I wanted to let you know that I'm going to be on the cover of Madden NFL 18," he told his followers Brady, "I've heard that some of you are worried about something known as 'the Madden Curse.' "He said before breaking a mirror with a hammer and crossing under a ladder in the same clip.
The reality is that it is nothing more than a mere superstition, a myth enhanced by a sport in which there are usually more injuries than usual. However, the so-called Madden Curse has not been manifested for years. Some of the last players to suffer it have been Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, Peyton Hillis of the Cleveland Browns, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
To the delight of 9-year-old Jack Brady, the five-time Super Bowl champion will be the player on the cover of Madden 18, following his New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski.
"I think it's great," Brady said. "I grew up not far from the headquarters of EA Sports and some of my neighbors and best friends worked there and we hung out at the gym they built in the facility where a lot of the 49ers would go. Years, is really an honor, so when the opportunity presented itself to me, it was something that I would not reject, "said the player.
While he points out that he works extra to stay in shape – how many NFL players are in as good or better shape at age 39 as they were a decade ago? – Brady recognizes that he has heard of the curse of the game, but it does not frighten him.
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