Industrial relations stand-off looms as representative bodies question mandatory drug testing
The drug testing regime was launched yesterday and is ‘mandatory’ for all garda members. By Niall O Connor Wednesday 2 Jun 2021, 4:02 PM 1 hour ago 5,680 Views 30 Comments
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AN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS standoff in An Garda Síochána appears likely as representative bodies have attacked plans for drug testing in the force.
Both Forsa, which is the union for civilian staff, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), have questioned the implementation of the measure.
Garda management made the announcement about the drug testing plans yesterday during a briefing about the new Anti-Corruption Unit.
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The Married At First Sight reunion on Sunday night was filled with explosive arguments, cheating scandals and heart-warming love stories.
But one groom who was noticeably absent was fan-favourite Chris Jensen, who failed to rock up to the finale - despite his jilted bride Jaimie Gardner attending.
According to a source, the 32-year-old FIFO worker decided not to attend to avoid coming face-to-face with his ex-bride, as he didn t want to put himself in a position to be involved in a confrontation with Jaimie again.
No show: One groom who was noticeably absent form the MAFS reunion was fan-favourite Chris Jensen, who failed to rock up to the drama-filled finale - despite his jilted bride Jaimie Gardner attending
Share He doesn t want to see her again. He s not the sort of person that likes to purposely walk into confrontation. It s the complete opposite of what he stands for.
They continued: Jaimie tried to convince him to stay and begged him to stop being too nice to make her attitude and what she was saying about him look okay.
No show! Daily Mail Australia can reveal that the 32-year-old FIFO worker decided not to attend the two episode special which will air after the final vows. Pictured with bride Jaimie Gardner
Not again! A source revealed, the Sunshine Coast father-of-two didn t want to put himself in a position to be attacked by his wife again
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Sydney man jailed for cryptocurrency money laundering
A 46-year-old Sydney man who used stolen identities to launder $43,350 in proceeds of crime through cryptocurrency accounts has been sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment by the Sydney Central Local Court on Wednesday (31 March 2021).
The man used the details of identity theft victims to set up multiple online transaction accounts with a cryptocurrency provider. The digital currency exchange enables people to convert Australian dollars to bitcoin, and vice versa, through Automatic Teller Machines in New South Wales.
Police suspect bitcoin stolen from Western Australia in December 2019 was deposited into the online accounts the man had set up, before he made multiple cash withdrawals from cryptocurrency ATMs.