Sarah Game Launches Men's Wellbeing Group

0:00South Australian Upper House members Sarah Gain is pushing to launch the state's first parliamentary friends of men's well-being group. The independent lawmaker wants it to spotlight challenges for men and boys, bringing together advocates and politicians from across parties to network, and discuss key issues. Gain predicts the heated debate over restricting late-term abortions will resurface in parliament over the next four years. She backed a failed bill last November that aimed to limit procedures after 22 weeks and six days, following a similar, unsuccessful push, the year before. Lawmakers and community groups have mixed views on her efforts, but game hopes for broad support when parliament resumes. She points to rising family breakdowns, especially in multicultural areas, as a major strain, along with parental alienation and barriers to school, sports. The concern she raises include poorer academic results for boys, and what she sees as imbalances in the education system. Game also prioritizes veterans' needs and equal access to schooling, no matter the location.

1:05Her new fair go for Australians' party drew just 1,835 votes in the lower house and 2017 in the upper house. During the recent election, with four years ahead, these initiatives could gain traction as sessions kick off. We've been listening to Adelaide News today, AI-powered local news.