Tag: colonial laws
Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female. Here’s how ‘juries of matrons’ shaped our legal history
Centuries ago, women could “plead the belly” - argue they were pregnant to avoid the death penalty. It gave rise to the female jurors in Australian courtrooms.
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21 Jun, 01:00 AM
If you squat in a vacant property, does the law give you the house for free? Well, sort of
What are ‘squatters’ rights’ and do they apply in Australia? They do, but using them will likely prove difficult.
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11 Apr, 04:00 AM
