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December 14, 2023

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree … what are my rights this season, legally?

Rick Sarre, University of South Australia; Ben Livings, University of South Australia; Juliette McIntyre, University of South Australia; Lisa Cooper, University of South Australia; Michelle Fernando, University of South Australia, and Sarah Moulds, University of South Australia

The Christmas season brings joy to many, but it can also raise some legal issues. Our team of experts examine a few.

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January 10, 2023

Dog theft is increasing, and so are new laws targeting this awful crime. But will they help?

Lisa Cooper, University of South Australia

Will specific dog theft laws actually help stop this crime? The practical effects aren’t clear cut, but such laws do have symbolic value, recognising dogs aren’t merely property.

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December 25, 2022

You can say you wish King Charles would die, but you can’t urinate on your back tyre: 8 common myths about Australian law

Rick Sarre, University of South Australia; Juliette McIntyre, University of South Australia; Lisa Cooper, University of South Australia; Michelle Fernando, University of South Australia, and Sarah Moulds, University of South Australia

We’ve all been at a work or family gathering when someone has offered a seemingly authoritative statement about the way the law operates. Without some knowledge of the field of law, listeners may simply…

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