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Tough retail crime laws pass

In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025, introducing tough new penalties for those who abuse, assault, or threaten customer-facing workers. Under the new laws, which will be…

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