Law

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Victoria is re-thinking its approach to ensuring vulnerable contractors in the construction industry get paid for the work they do

Many renters have little choice but to hand over excessive amounts of personal information when they apply for properties. While some states and territories are making moves to address this, others are lagging behind.

Former Western Australian senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins over social media posts

Aboriginal Traditional Owners now have more control over parts of their ancestral lands – but a colonial-era quirk in water law means they can’t freely use the water that flows through it

The Australian Federal Court’s recent copyright judgment on footage filmed covertly could deter rights advocacy groups and undermine media freedom and public debate

A four-day work week means people get more done in less time, and that could help boost Australia’s stagnating productivity

Businesses, governments and firms are continuing to experiment with generative AI, but for lawyers and courts, accuracy matters

As the use by employers of AI to screen job applicants grows, there are serious risks of discrimination against women, older applicants and minority groups. Should it be banned until it is regulated?

Good economic and health policies depend on good climate policy, and the earlier we implement them, the better for our future