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Temporarily Permanent Legislation
The Honourable Mark Speakman The Honourable Mark Speakman

Temporarily Permanent Legislation

There seems to be one common theme in the ethical systems around the world, whether they're secular or religious — the neighbour principle; that is, to love your neighbour as yourself.

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The Law of the Land
Judge Michael Doogan Judge Michael Doogan

The Law of the Land

The Treaty of Waitangi is now considered to be a constitutional document of New Zealand. How much did this help? Who did it affect? What can we learn from this?

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Slow Laws in a Fast Age
Emma Reading Emma Reading

Slow Laws in a Fast Age

A cyber attack on Optus in September 2022 led to almost 10 million people’s data being stolen, including details of their driver’s licences, passports, and Medicare cards.

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The End of Law
Leo Chang Leo Chang

The End of Law

I think, therefore I legislate. We are born, we enact laws, and then we die.

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A Workable Work-Life Balance
Kieran Wan Kieran Wan

A Workable Work-Life Balance

The Closing the Loopholes Act reflects a major shift in Australia’s industrial relations as the legislation of the employee’s right to disconnect reflects an important step to facilitating work-life balance.

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