Defamation overhaul

Defamation payouts are likely to be reduced and trivial claims may be thrown out of court before a trial under changes to Australia’s defamation laws. Associate Professor Jason Bosland says it is unclear how the new provisions will work in practice.  

29 July , The Age
Anti-maskers' pseudo legal arguments
 
Melbourne anti-maskers are using a variety of arguments to claim that Victoria’s mask requirement is unlawful. Associate Professor Jonathan Liberman explains why this isn't the case, saying the new rules are "perfectly lawful".

28 July, SBS News
World-first climate change case

Professor Jacqueline Peel looks at why the government is being sued as part of a world-first case over the financial risks of climate change.

27 July, The Conversation
Sound the alarm

The weaponisation of sound is problematic beyond just the possible physical harm to our ears, says Senior Lecturer James Parker.
 

14 July, The Guardian
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