Legal Affairs
Informative commentary on legal issues and advances in Victorian, Federal and international law.
Three ways to avoid mega projects going way over budget
Big projects are almost always over budget, but in Australia the cost often blows out hugely. There are ways to fix this says a University of Melbourne expert
I’ve seen war and beyond the horror lies a shared humanity
Being a humanitarian worker in conflict exposes you to the worst and best of humanity says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
People with experience of mental health conditions should be paid to help others
People with lived experience of mental health conditions should be employed to help turbocharge system-wide reform says University of Melbourne expert.
‘Picture to burn’: The law probably won’t protect Taylor (or other women) from deepfakes
Legal redress is hard to come by – even if you're Taylor Swift – if you're a victim of an AI deepfake pornography and abuse, says University of Melbourne expert
The Facebook trick online gambling is using to target Australians
University of Melbourne research has found some overseas online casinos are illegally targeting Australians using Facebook ads – and it’s a big problem.
How does the International Court of Justice differ from the International Criminal Court?
The Hague has two international courts, but they have very different remits, explains a University of Melbourne expert
Resolving contract disputes uses principles both ancient and cosmopolitan
All societies make agreements, so contract law is the perfect site to discover intercultural notions of justice, says University of Melbourne expert
COP28 wrap up: Some positives but fossil fuel phase out remains elusive
University of Melbourne PhD students working in climate-related research give their reflections on the COP28 climate change conference
The UK’s Indo-Pacific ‘tilt’ is good for Australia and India ties
The UK’s increasing interest in Indo-Pacific adds a trusted partner to help respond to shared regional security challenges, says University of Melbourne expert.