The Law
Industrial manslaughter to become criminal offence in Queensland
Last year, two men and two women died on a ride at Dreamworld, due to faulty maintenance and lack of......
Dual citizenship vortex could claim more victims
Senator Nick Xenaphon has joined Senator Fiona Nash as the latest experienced parliamentarians to be referred to the High Court......
Is climate change bad for business bottom line?
In a world first move, two shareholders have taken the Commonwealth Bank to Federal Court for allegedly failing to disclose......
Abortion pill still a criminal offence in some states
This year a young woman in New South Wales was prosecuted for self administering and abortion drug, although if she......
Drug Law Reform Centre wants a Vape Nation
New data from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey has revealed another 21,000 people have taken up smoking in the......
Changes to Secrecy Provisions for Detention Centre Workers
The Federal Government has introduced changes to the Secrecy Provisions of the Australian Border Force Act, which prevented Detention workers......
Who protects the intellectual property of indigenous artists?
Big fashion should be thinking about how their products affect indigenous cultures. The Chanel boomerang is only one aspect of......
Plans afoot to stop ‘super union’ merger
At the urging of industry figures the federal government will amend the Fair Work Act to make it harder for......
Closure of superannuation loophole offers hope for underpaid
The federal government will close a legal loophole allowing some employers to underpay workers who contribute towards their own superannuation......
Indonesia cracks down on terrorists
A swathe of fundamental Islamic groups have been re-defined as terrorist organisations under a new approach by the Indonesian Government.......