Opinion
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Defamation actions: the high cost of social media posts, comments and ‘likes’
24th May 2018Seeking restitution for defamation in a world of social media.
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Can lease agreements be discriminatory?
17th May 2018An exploration of a recent case in which a non-compete clause in a shopping centre lease led to a discrimination complaint against a barber shop.
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Why private sector whistleblowers need better protection
10th May 2018Geoff Baldwin discusses the need for a comprehensive, Australia-wide scheme of private sector whistleblower protections as the public/private sector boundary continues to shift.
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Online alternative dispute resolution
3rd May 2018Michael Legg gives an introduction to Online Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR), and discusses OADR's potential to extend access to justice and change the way in which disputes are resolved.
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How technological change is expanding open justice
26th Apr 2018Today, open justice is mediated not only by mass media, but by social media too. Courtrooms are more accessible than ever before. For the most part, this should be celebrated. But the expansion of open justice also poses real challenges for courts.
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Police accountability in Australia: Complaint mechanisms
12th Apr 2018What are the current police complaint mechanisms around Australia? And is Australia complying with its international obligation to ensure that perpetrators of human rights violations, and specifically those perpetrated by police authorities, are adequately held to account through an independent, effective and impartial investigation into their conduct?
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Sexual harassment in the legal profession
5th Apr 2018Adrienne Morton explores the prevalence of sexual harassment in the legal profession, and the ways in which it could and should be addressed going forward.
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A plaintiff need not be perfect
22nd Mar 2018The workers’ compensation system is a minefield for plaintiffs. Having to state and re-state your injuries, being interrogated about your pain, and having to convince people about and justify your restrictions, leaves the ground fertile for credibility issues.
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The NDIS and compensation
15th Mar 2018Tom Ballantyne gives an overview of the compensation claims process under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
8th Mar 2018Is the Convention failing women and children escaping violence?
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Arresting assumptions of being 'in custody': R v Osborne-Horton (2017)
1st Mar 2018Paul Blake discusses what it means to be 'in custody'.
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How are costs assessed in your state?
22nd Feb 2018A practical guide to assessing costs in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
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Security for costs: part 2
15th Feb 2018Read more about whether evidence of a policy from an ‘ATE’ insurer can suffice?
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Security for costs: part 1
8th Feb 2018Can evidence of a policy from an ‘ATE’ insurer suffice?
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How does the costs process work in your state?
1st Feb 2018The costs jurisdiction in every state works differently.
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Mental health and the reasonable person test
11th Jan 2018Historically, the law has had difficulty understanding and responding appropriately to psychiatric injuries.
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Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) health claims, s9 or s9A?
30th Nov 2017Confusion can arise as to the application of s9 and s9A of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld).
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How are costs calculated in your state?
23rd Nov 2017Dipal Prasad and Romaine Abraham evaluate the pros and cons of the ways costs are calculated in various states.
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Costs disclosure before settlement: a nightmare with a dream solution
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The Queensland state election and personal injury entitlements
9th Nov 2017Michelle Wright investigates the impact the Queensland election may have on the rights of injured people to seek compensation.
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