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The Australian Youth Incarceration Crisis
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have remained the most incarcerated people on earth. They comprise more than half of the young people under the supervision of juvenile justice Australia-wide.
Whistleblowers and their Discontents
It is clear from the above cases that whistleblowers are not protected and the lack of protections to deal with this sends a clear message — be quiet.
The Unfamiliar Family Law
The direction of the FLAA improves the clarity and accessibility of the family law system, making it easier for parties to navigate, writes Amy Scott.
Human Rights for Everyone
Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world that has not implemented a human rights charter or constitutional charter of rights on a federal level.
AI and the Law: The Robotic Perspective
The real question is, however, why does Claude AI remain tight-lipped — is there something that it is not telling us?
NZYQ, Al-Kateb, and the Political Fallout
How did NZYQ come to be? And how will Australia take this case from the newly-ordained Gageler Court?
Unconstitutional Anti-Protest Laws in NSW
A new precedent has been established in NSW declaring that protests on environmental issues constitute political expression.
Legal Uncertainty and Double Effect
Determining the acceptable level of risk in palliative care treatment remains a delicate ethical and legal question.
The Evolution of the Tortious Blame Game
Contributory negligence has come a long way to ensure procedural fairness. It is no longer a complete defence and has been codified so that an objective standard is applied on a consistent basis.
