With the surge of internet banking, online business transactions and the worldwide dissemination of data, March 2014’s Australian Privacy Principles (APP) amendments have been enforced to unify and keep pace with technological…
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Intoxication: A Double-Edged Defence in Australian Criminal Law
The problem of alcohol- and drug-fuelled violence has been in the news recently. These stories place a spotlight squarely on the issue of intoxication and crime in Australian criminal law.
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Key Legal Research Skills Every Lawyer Needs
The shift to digital research has led to some sloppy habits among legal practitioners. Here’s how to nail the legal research skills you need.
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New Workplace Bullying Laws: Helping or Hindering Productivity?
Bullying has shown to impact on workplace morale, productivity and employee health. However the scope of new workplace bullying laws raises issues for employers as to the possible impact on their business’ productivity…
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Pirates Ahead! Australian Copyright Law Must Navigate Treacherous Waters
The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) is subject to many (sometimes competing) pressures, and as a result Australian copyright law has become a lengthy and intricate piece of legislation.
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NAZI Defence Available in Australian Criminal Law
It may be thought that the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals were of the worst of criminality and the last word on the superior orders defence in criminal law, but things are not so clear cut.
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Sweeping Changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme: The Controversial Goudappel v ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd
In 2012, the NSW Parliament introduced radical, sweeping changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme. This article discusses the high profile case of Mr Goudappel, an injured worker caught by retrospective amendments which sought to remove his right to lump sum compensation.
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Criminal Investigation: A Case of Big Brother Watching?
The nature and complexity of crime has changed markedly in recent years. So, too, has the scope of criminal investigation powers possessed by police and investigators.
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Legal Research Trends in Action [Guide]
Whether you’re a lawyer, barrister, legal librarian or academic, you know firsthand how important research is to your work. The good news is that legal technology is rapidly evolving, making it easier…
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The Commonwealth does not have the constitutional authority to enact legislation regarding work health and safety (formerly referred to as “occupational health and safety”). Therefore, attempts at harmonisation of such…
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