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July 11, 2023

Explainer: what is the ‘tort of misfeasance’ and how might it apply in the case of robodebt?

Honni van Rijswijk, University of Technology Sydney and Penny Crofts, University of Technology Sydney

Misfeasance refers to a public officer abusing power and being recklessly indifferent to the harm caused.

Anglican Dean of Brisbane Peter Catt is one of several Australian church leaders to promise sanctuary to asylum seekers. AAP/Dan Peled

February 9, 2016

Churches would break the law if they gave sanctuary to asylum seekers – but does it matter?

Penny Crofts, University of Technology Sydney and Jason Prior, University of Technology Sydney

The church’s assertion of sanctuary will stimulate debate about the morality and justice of Australia’s current laws with regard to asylum seekers.

Despite evidence to the contrary of crime and community debasement in areas where there are brothels, there remains a strong overall sense of “NIMBYism”. AAP/David Crosling

December 25, 2013

Not in my backyard: who wants a brothel as a neighbour?

Penny Crofts, University of Technology Sydney

Nationally and internationally, states adopt many different approaches to regulate brothels, ranging from legalisation to prohibition. But underlying all of these approaches is an ongoing assumption that…

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