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The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime.

How well is the federal government regulating social media in Australia?

The committee’s interim report was due on August 15, but has been delayed by the previous chair’s promotion to cabinet.

Australia joins Pacific police leaders to build safer communities

The PICP is the Pacific region’s primary organisation that connects the Pacific’s diverse police services at a strategic leadership level.

US Supreme Court restores merit in college admissions as American Left fudges policy debate

The rationale for affirmative action the Justices claimed, has led to an unconstitutional racial discrimination system

15 years on court finds insurers denying medical claims as illegal

A random audit conducted of 40 heart attack claims found CommInsure had knocked back more than half by using a threshold for diagnosing substances in the blood that was by then out of date.

Women solicitors outnumber men; more work needed to increase representation of Indigenous and Asians

As of October 2022, there were 90,329 solicitors practising in Australia, an increase of 32,752 (57 percent) since 2011.

How ‘frustrated’ Pacific law students became catalyst for landmark UN climate vote

"Through no fault of our own, we are living with devastating tropical cyclones, flooding, biodiversity loss and sea-level rise."

Do you know what High, Supreme, Federal, Family and County courts actually do?

The Australian Constitution divides up powers between the states and the Commonwealth.

India’s Supreme Court refuses to give extra compensation in Bhopal gas tragedy

A gas leak from the Union Carbide factory on the night of December 2-3 1984 killed more than 3,000 people and affected 1.02 lakh more.

Two women charged over alleged armed robbery at service station 

Two females – allegedly armed with a box cutter – entered a service station and approached the counter and threatened two male employees while demanding money.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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