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The Right to be Forgotten… Should it Exist in Australia?
Have you ever had an image, video or post about you that you prayed would never go viral? The reality is that the widespread use of…
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Chat bot assists clients draft their will
Would you trust a chat bot with your legal problems? A company in the Northern Territory town of Coolalinga uses a chat bot called Ailira to…
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ICAC Investigates Allegations of Blackmail inside former Canterbury Council
Allegations of corrupt conduct by public officials are extremely serious given that the public places trust in public sector employees to perform their obligations appropriately and…
Defamation
U.S. radio host sued for defamatory statements made regarding 2012 school shooting
The parents of two children killed in a Connecticut school shooting in 2012 have filed defamation lawsuits against Alex Jones, the radio host of InfoWars, for…
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Calls for an Inquiry into the Australian Tax Office
A joint investigation by Four Corners and Fairfax Media has exposed alarming behaviour within the Australian Tax Office (ATO) which has sparked calls for more oversight…
Criminal Defence
Secret Police Blacklist Targets Young People and Aboriginal People
NSW Police are targeting minority groups with a secret blacklist. The Suspect Target Management Plan (STMP) is a police list that identifies people who police believe…
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First Round of Banking Royal Commission Reveals Systemic Issues in the Banking Industry
Customers are falling victim to the misconduct of banks with evidence being presented at the Banking Royal Commission (BRC) of fraudulent conduct, approval of inappropriate loans and…
Defamation
Actors Make Defamation Claims Against Newspapers For #Metoo Inspired Sexual Assault Allegation
Sexual harassment allegations against two prominent actors, Geoffrey Rush and Craig McLachlan, have made prominent headlines in major newspapers. Both actors have denied the allegations and…
unlawful detention
Unlawful Imprisonment of Minors Involved in People Smuggling
A group of 50 Indonesian minors who crewed asylum seeker boats are seeking compensation from the Australian government claiming that they were wrongfully imprisoned in adult…
unlawful detention
Police Brutality at the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
With Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras coming up we warn attendees to be mindful of police activities. Police brutality is unfortunately a common occurrence at large scale and busy…
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Slave-Like Treatment in Embassies
The most recent Four Corners’ episode Behind Closed Doors has revealed that, behind the doors of diplomatic embassies domestic staff are trapped in slave-like working conditions.…
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Proposed New Laws Targeting Espionage and Foreign Interference
At the end of last year, PM Turnbull introduced a package of new laws aimed at targeting espionage and foreign interference in Australia’s political system. This bill is…
