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Erin Patterson, who received a life sentence for murdering three people, is one of just a handful of female killers. The evidence can help tell us why.
One of the most high-profile court cases in Australian history has ended in the maximum sentence. Two legal experts explain the process.
The government will pay hundred of thousands of robodebt victims more than $500 million. But we may never know if public servants knowingly acted unlawfully.
The Porepunkah shooting has put ‘sovcits’ in the headlines. The incident is emblematic of a broader problem that poses more risks if left unaddressed.
Research shows that Supreme Court justices affiliated with the group are more consistently conservative than other justices, meaning they seldom deviate from their voting behavior.
The WA Supreme Court found in favour of the former senator in the high-profile defamation case. Here’s how it played out.
If legislation passes, the register would be the first public one in Australia, but evidence shows they do little do protect people.
New research points to ways systems could be improved so we have a better idea of how domestic violence is affecting suicides. It may help prevent women’s deaths.
There are various social and labour rights for irregular migrants in the different EU member states and the UK. But the costs of enjoying these rights can be daunting.
The law requires crowdfunded startups to report back to investors. The reality? Most don’t.
Fuelling these shopfronts is a thriving black market and a flawed policy approach. It’s time for viable, effective solutions.
Nuclear reactors in space may sound like something out of science fiction, but they are likely to prove important for powering long-term space missions.
Too many burnt out judges could mean shortages, a clogged court system and lower quality judgments.
The ruling stems from the harm island nations are suffering as sea level rises, and it opens a door for future claims for reparations. But getting to that point isn’t so simple.
The health dangers of asbestos were already well known, but it took a David and Goliath legal battle to hold the mining industry accountable.
Sovereign citizens might seem eccentric, or even harmless. But those who look to engage in ‘pseudolaw’ can pose real risks.
New research shows only 15% of those surveyed reported the racism they endured. Many feared negative consequences, while others thought no one would care.
The plan spans everything from public broadcasting to AI in a bid to curb growing violence. But where does fair criticism end and antisemitism begin?
Coroners are in charge of finding out the who, what, when, where, why and how in the case of an unnatural death. Here’s how this part of the legal system works.
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