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From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.
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Protecting First Nations sacred sites: are Australian laws fit for the task?
Traditional owners have welcomed an announcement by Parks Australia that it would plead guilty to damaging a sacred site at Gunlom Falls in Kakadu National park. The move follows a landmark High Court decision which found that statutory bodies can be held criminally liable for damaging cultural sites.
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BAD NEIGHBOURS S2 E5 | Fences
Bad fences make bad neighbours! The Law Report explores your rights and responsibilities when it comes to fences and boundaries.
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Trump's legal woes; Bad Neighbours: fences
What are Donald Trump's legal options after the former US president was found guilty of falsifying business records in the 'hush money' trial?
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BAD NEIGHBOURS S2 E4 | Cars and apartments
From abandoned cars to electric vehicle charging, the Law Report shifts gears on your rights and responsibilities when it comes to cars in strata blocks.
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Can X be held liable for publishing hate speech in Australia? Bad Neighbours: cars & apartments
In a legal first, a Queensland tribunal finds the social media platform formerly known as Twitter can be held liable for hate speech published on the site. Can a victim of road rage claim workers compensation? And the Law Report drives around the frustrations of cars in apartment blocks.
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BAD NEIGHBOURS S2 E3 | Surveillance cameras
Do you ever feel like you're being watched? The Law Report zooms in on curious neighbours and talks to experts about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to residential surveillance cameras.