The Law
The death of a truckdriver in vehicle without brakes has led to calls for new criminal penalties for industrial manslaughter....
The High Court has today delivered a landmark judgement that recognises sex other than male or female. The case, put...
It is likely to be easier for Aboriginal grandparents to apply for parenting orders for their grandchildren thanks to a...
Freedom of speech has been cited as the reason for making amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act, amendments that would...
Social Justice
Overnight 529 supporters of the deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi were sentenced to death. The defendants were prosecuted in Minya,...
Politics & Economy
State legislation enacted late last year has introduced barriers for independents and small party candidates this election. New requirements mean...
An incident in which asylum seeker detainees escaped a Manus Island detention centre has resulted in arrests and medical treatment...
Belgium’s world first move to legalise euthanasia without age restriction has sparked outrage in the community with protesters saying children...
Science & Environment
Kojonup, Western Australia is under the world spotlight this week as a landmark court case between two neighboring farmers proceeds....
Marriage Equality advocates have been dealt a major blow in their campaign to have same-sex marriages recognised under Australian law....
