Australia's whistle-blower protection laws. And is it time for a vaccine injury compensation scheme?

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia’s whistle-blower laws will be in the spotlight when a long-running, high-profile prosecution involving former ATO officer Richard Boyle comes back before the courts. Also, if a vaccine causes an injury, many countries have a vaccine injury compensation scheme. Do we need one in Australia?

Restrictive Covenants in Victoria–theory and practice

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Matthew Townsend

The attached paper is an updated presentation to the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate Property Law class in April 2021. It provides a relatively comprehensive overview of the law in relation to restrictive covenants in Victoria. Comments are welcome townsend@vicbar.com.au

The findings of two significant Coronial Inquests

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

NSW State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has found that the murders of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father were preventable. The Coroner identified a series of serious systemic failures which contributed to the crimes. Also, Victorian Coroner Paresa Spanos has recommended the adoption of pill testing after investigating the

The findings of two significant Coronial Inquests

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ABC Radio

NSW State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has found that the murders of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father were preventable. The Coroner identified a series of serious systemic failures which contributed to the crimes. Also, Victorian Coroner Paresa Spanos has recommended the adoption of pill testing after investigating

Full decriminalisation of sex work on the cards in Victoria

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Victorian government is set to consider fully decriminalising sex work this year. Guest producer Carly Godden traces how, over the eras, the law in Victoria has regulated the commercial sex and adult industries.  *Note there are sexual references in this program

Full decriminalisation of sex work on the cards in Victoria

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ABC Radio

The Victorian government is set to consider fully decriminalising sex work this year. Guest producer Carly Godden traces how, over the eras, the law in Victoria has regulated the commercial sex and adult industries.  *Note there are sexual references in this program