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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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How stressful is it to be a judge or magistrate?
New research examines the impact of heavy workloads on the well-being of judicial officers and the quality of justice delivered.
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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.