The Law
Coercive control to be outlawed in Queensland
Tuesday, May 17 2022
Queensland has committed to criminalising coercive control by 2023, making it one of the first states in Australia to make......
New Powers to Search Drug Offenders
Tuesday, May 17 2022
NSW police forces have been granted new powers to apply for drug supply prohibition orders. These orders, which can be......
How phone scammers work
Monday, May 9 2022
During 2021 alone, phone scammers stole more than $100 million from Australians – and thats just what we know about......
Witnessing A Signature Digitally
Tuesday, May 3 2022
During the pandemic, much work was done remotely or from peoples homes. This was a problem for many in the......
Combined Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have a way to go
Wednesday, April 13 2022
The merging of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court was bound to have some teething problems. With more......
Newborn screening scheme needs a national approach
Thursday, March 24 2022
A new poll by Better Access Australia found out Australians would like babies to be screened for more diseases. The......
Australia institute legal proceedings for MH17
Monday, March 21 2022
Almost eight years after it’s crash, Australia and the Netherlands have decided to launch legal proceedings against Russia for the......
Sex trafficking trial gives Australia a chance to learn
Wednesday, March 16 2022
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted last year of recruiting and grooming girls for sexual encounters with her then......
Northern Rivers Flood Victims Face Legal Problems
Tuesday, March 15 2022
Two weeks after the initial inundation Northern Rivers flood victims are struggling to recover. Some are facing legal issues around......
Children with parents in jail are left out of the system
Friday, February 25 2022
About 43,000 children in Australia have at least one parent in jail any given day. The issue is concerning since......