The 2021-21 budget has continued funding for the National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP), however while the NSCP will continue to support the wellbeing of students and school communities through the provision of pastoral care services and strategies delivered by...
One of Melbourne’s top silks believes the validity of the curfew imposed on the city’s residents is in doubt because it appears to have been imposed for a purpose that was never authorised under state law. Michael Wyles QC identified a possible flaw in the legal basis...
REFORM TO DEFAMATION LAWS Following a series of high-profile massive payouts for defamation (see Rush case note below), new laws have been introduced to address some of the problems with the uniform defamation laws that apply throughout the nation. In NSW, these laws...
Governance and the rule of law during Covid-19 The impact of Covid-19 has been felt throughout Australia and the world. The different forms of governance of each nation often determines how those in power impose sanctions to limit the spread of the virus. At times,...
Technology and the Rule of Law To reword a famous song from the Police: Every click you make, every text you take, Every ‘friend’ you make, every post you fake, they’ll be watching you Every single day and every word you say Every game you play, every night you...
