Kathleen Folbigg and the fragility of the criminal justice system

Once branded “Australia’s worst serial killer”, Kathleen Folbigg was pardoned after serving 20 years for crimes against her children. There is a push from various arms…

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Friend or foe? Psychbots and the law

About the rise of chatbots, and the principles to apply in a legal analysis of psychbots – mental health chatbots

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Law in the time of digital matchmaking

With digital matchmaking – where apps bring users together with service providers – who’s legally liable when things go wrong, and how can contracts protect…

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Building a more sustainable future

Despite a boost in government spending in the sector, procurement and spikes in material prices pose serious challenges for the sustainability of the construction industry.

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The Fantastic Mr Dahl?

A recent decision to edit the works of Roald Dahl for a new generation has sparked criticism from other authors and household names. However, the…

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Is the partnership model in decline?

The rise of incorporated legal practices and other proposed models of ownership are shaking up of the key foundations of the profession.

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Bell review puts in-house lawyers under the spotlight

The Bell review into Star Entertainment is a stark reminder for in-house lawyers that ethics must not be sacrificed to the interests of the corporation

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Lost in Translation

Recommended national standards have been introduced to ensure that interpreters working in the court system are able to maintain the high quality of service that…

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