Law
Politics & Society
Opinion
Understanding my father
After three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivered its recommendations, but for those of us affected, it’s seeing real change that matters
Politics & Society
Without stronger action, Robodebt could happen again
Despite the deeply disturbing revelations of the Robodebt Royal Commission, many government agencies are still using poor debt collection practices
Politics & Society
In Pursuit of Knowledge
Episode 1: The threat to our global public institutions
In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask what role do global public institutions such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice play in a crisis-riddled world?
Politics & Society
The game is up for corporate fraudsters
A landmark decision of the High Court explains how corporations can now be held directly responsible for their predatory business models
Health & Medicine
Analysis
Corporations are putting profits above the safety of women. And it's evil
The pelvic mesh scandal is an example of the evil of selling unsafe products. The law can and should do something about it
Environment
Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature
As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)
Politics & Society
Australia’s pawnbrokers are too lightly regulated and that’s a problem
In Australia, pawnbrokers are largely exempt from national consumer credit laws and it’s leaving often-desperate people exposed to acute risks
Politics & Society
Women on temporary visas remain vulnerable to domestic and family violence
While the government is committed to urgently responding to the scale of men’s violence against women, there remains inaction on reforming our systems
Politics & Society
Opinion
What the Bondi Junction tragedy tells us about compulsory treatment
How should we balance public safety with the rights of people with a mental illness to make decisions about their own wellbeing?