Law Report

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When can tenants challenge evictions? Oct 08, 2024

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How do tenancy tribunals balance the competing needs of tenants and landlords? And why is Victoria - from a tenants' perspective - ahead of the pack?

Corporations and free speech Oct 01, 2024

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To what extent should employers be able to restrict employees from expressing their views and opinions in public?

What's behind Mexico's plan to elect judges? Sep 24, 2024

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Mexico is set to become the first country in the world to allow voters to elect every one of its 7,000 judges.

Protecting the integrity of the jury system Sep 17, 2024

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What happens when serious juror misconduct jeopardises a trial? And how can jurors be protected from outside pressures?

New 'justice visa' for exploited migrant workers Sep 10, 2024

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A new 'world-first', 12-month visa allows migrant workers to stay in Australia while they pursue unpaid wages or compensation for other forms of workplace exploitation.

Investigating war crimes in the Israel-Gaza conflict Sep 03, 2024

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Nearly one year into the Israel-Gaza war, how can the International Criminal Court move forward with its investigation into the conflict?

Should the Attorney-General have power to block prosecutions of war crimes and crimes against humanity? Aug 27, 2024

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Allegations of atrocity crimes cannot be prosecuted in Australian courts without consent from the Government's top legal officer, who also has the power to block prosecutions.

Women in Law Aug 20, 2024

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Join playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie) for an insightful conversation about women working in the law.

Is there a role for restorative justice in sexual assault cases? Aug 13, 2024

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Playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie) explores a pilot program in New York that brings together survivors and perpetrators to address the impacts of harm from sexual assault.

Reforming sexual assault law in Australia Aug 06, 2024

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Playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie) speaks with those at the forefront of change in sexual assault law in Australia.