An outright ban is legally risky. Here are some safer options.
- Senior Lecturer in Law, Adelaide University
Two experts explain what the new Virgin rules mean, the options for chasing a refund – and how to make it simpler for consumers in future.
Sovereign citizens might seem eccentric, or even harmless. But those who look to engage in ‘pseudolaw’ can pose real risks.
Inconsistent laws and penalties for water theft in the Murray-Darling Basin make compliance and enforcement especially challenging. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
In dealing with both a digital platform and a private owner, your legal rights as an Airbnb renter can be unclear.
We need a uniform regulatory framework balancing the risks and benefits of e-scooters, and clarifying avenues for compensation.
Australia’s renters have been given a six-month moratorium from evictions for not paying rent. Some states and territories are offering other assistance.
We asked more legal experts to help shed some light on what the coronavirus rules in their state or territory might mean for residents there.
For any physical inconvenience or emotional distress caused by a tour operator, there is a legal precedent for claiming compensation. But, as with all contracts, you need to read the fine print.
FaceApp is surging in popularity. But if things go sour, the fine print says you waive your right to take legal action unless you wrote to the app’s Russian HQ, via snail mail, within 30 days of downloading.
Dash Buttons have been ruled illegal under Germany’s consumer rights law. They might also contravene Australian consumer law.
When an African grey parrot named Rocco made purchases via his owner’s Amazon Alexa voice assistant, it raised questions about who was legally responsible for footing the bill.
Many contracts have been ended in cases of war or changes in the law. But government action making a contract more expensive does not mean it will be terminated.
Law presumes that commercial contracts are intended to be legally binding, even where computers play a part in the bargain.
Banning pedestrians from using their phones seems a natural extension of the prohibition against mobile phone use while driving.
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