Tag: Law
The government wants to criminalise doxing. It may not work to stamp out bad behaviour online
Anthony Albanese has flagged a crack-down on people’s personal details being shared online without consent. But like so much of the internet, it’s hard to police.
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15 Feb, 03:00 AM
NZ's new government is getting tough on gangs – but all the necessary laws already exist
The government’s promised crack-down on gangs may have to work around existing legislation – and human rights provisions.
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19 Dec, 02:00 AM
What is the government's preventative detention bill? Here's how the laws will work and what they mean for Australia's detention system
The release of more than 140 ex-detainees from immigration detention has prompted a panicked government response. So, what does the legislation say, and what happens now?
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6 Dec, 12:00 PM
No back door for 5 years: remote community's High Court win is good news for renters everywhere
The tiny remote community of Santa Teresa spent seven years fighting for compensation for poor public housing. Now that the High Court has ruled in their favour, what does it mean for other renters?
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1 Nov, 08:00 PM