A parliamentary inquiry has endorsed Professor Patrick Parkinson’s proposal for a multidisciplinary tribunal to manage parenting disputes for those unable to afford legal representation.
Earlier this month, the High Court disqualified Family First Senator Bod Day from holding office, on grounds that his election was invalid due to a perceived conflict of interest. ABC Radio's Law Report interviewed Professor Graeme Orr on the implications of this case.
An initiative to reduce barriers for people with a disability travelling to and from The University of Queensland has been launched by Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner Ben Gauntlett.
Last week, the TC Beirne School of Law hosted the Organised Crime and Corruption Forum, with over 300 people registered. The Forum generated considerable outside media interest, online and on radio.
Myanmar's Rohingya crisis has hit the headlines in recent weeks due to an extraordinary number of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar into Bangladesh. It is estimated that in less than three weeks, up to 400,000 Rohingya refugees have fled Myanmar.
Turning on your lights with your smart phone might make you feel secure, but advances in wi-fi technology are also making it easier for domestic violence perpetrators to spy on victims.
Digital technology is increasingly used in domestic and family violence, and the so-called “smart home” could make it worse. Recent case studies and research show that almost any technology can be used for abusive purposes, from social media to GPS-trackers.
Professor Graeme Orr has been very active writing about the recent dual-citizenship issue, now claiming six politicians. Read his latest piece at The Conversation.
Professor Heather Douglas, ARC Future Fellow at the TC Beirne School of Law, today had an article published in the Courier-Mail. Titled Drag Queensland's abortion laws out of the 19th century, argues that abortion must be made legal in Queensland so that women can undergo the procedure safely in major hospitals.
