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We'll wrap up the 9News.com.au live blog for Monday, September 26, 2022 there. Welcome to the 9News.com.au live blog for Monday, September 26, 2022. Optus faces a possible class action after last week’s cyber-attack, as the prime minister signalled changes to the law in response. The US has warned “catastrophic” consequences could result if Russia uses nuclear weapons in the course of its invasion of Ukraine. The former home of missing fraudster Melissa Caddick has been listed for sale in Sydney. A man has faced court over the death of a former top surfer. And Uncle Jack Charles will be given a state funeral. Optus faces a possible class action after last week's cyber-attack, as the prime minister signalled changes to the law in response. The US has warned “catastrophic” consequences could result if Russia uses nuclear weapons in the course of its invasion of Ukraine. The former home of missing fraudster Melissa Caddick has been listed for sale in Sydney as an inquest into her death has heard from a lead investigator into the conwomans' dealings. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed Uncle Jack's family had accepted the offer today. The Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Taungurung elder was renowned as an actor, artist and activist. He was a Stolen Generation survivor who spent much of his life working with young Indigenous people caught up in the justice system. More information about how to attend the state funeral, or view it live online, will be made available in the coming weeks. Law firm Slater and Gordon has confirmed it is investigating a potential class action after the personal information of millions of Australians was compromised in last week's massive Optus It comes as Optus pledged to offer free credit monitoring today to its “most affected” customers, following a call to action by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. The data of more than nine million Optus current and former customers was compromised during the breach last week, the perpetrators of which remain unknown. Emergency services were called to Nomads Backpacker Hostel on Edward Street just after 9pm (AEST) on Sunday following reports a man had fallen to the ground from five floors up. Recreational cannabis use could be legal in Australia by as early as next year if the Greens' bold new strategy goes to plan. According to Greens senator and justice spokesperson David Shoebridge, newly obtained legal advice proves the party has the power to pass the bill nationally and put an end to the decades-long debate. “Legal advice obtained by my office shows that the Greens can pass a bill to legalise cannabis nationally and all state legislation criminalising its legal use, possession and sale can be overridden,” Shoebridge wrote on Twitter. Not long after Clare O'Neil called for Optus to offer free credit monitoring following last week's massive data breach, the telco giant has announced it will do just that for its “most affected customers”. “Optus is offering the most affected current and former customers whose information was compromised because of a cyberattack the option to take up a 12-month subscription to Equifax Protect at no cost,” it said in a statement. “Equifax Protect is a credit monitoring and identity protection service that can help reduce the risk of identity theft… “The most affected customers will be receiving direct communications from Optus over the coming days on how to start their subscription at no cost. Please note that no communications from Optus relating to this incident will include any links as we recognise there are criminals who will be using this incident to conduct phishing scams.” The statement does not, however, say what constitutes a “most affected customer”. Richard Marles – once again filling the role of acting Prime Minister – has defended the government's decision to scrap the cashless debit card for Indigenous communities. “Indigenous communities around this country have had to endure a sad history of broken promises and failed programs when it comes to making a real difference in areas like domestic violence, areas like housing, areas like keeping children in schools,” he said. “But, in seeking to help Indigenous communities in this country, we don't do that by stripping them of their dignity.” Some Indigenous leaders have called for the card to be kept, naming it a “life saver”. Marles said the government had committed $50 million to additional drug and alcohol services in cashless card sites, along with $16 million to “community-led economic development services”.
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