Queensland bans 'claim farming'; should media coverage affect sentencing decisions?

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Queensland has introduced laws to crack down on ‘claim farming’, a practice where members of the public are contacted and encouraged to make compensation claims. And a new study has found ‘inconsistencies’ in the way courts consider the possible impact of media coverage on sentencing decisions.

Queensland bans 'claim farming'; Should media coverage affect sentencing decisions?

This post was originally published on this site

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Queensland has introduced laws to crack down on ‘claim farming’, a practice where members of the public are contacted and encouraged to make compensation claims. And a new study has found ‘inconsistencies’ in the way courts consider the possible impact of media coverage on sentencing decisions.

Vanuatu's push for international court action on climate change

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is behind a campaign to raise the issue of climate change before the International Court of Justice. And how should culturally sensitive historical photographs be handled? A leading US university is sued for allegedly causing emotional distress.

Vanuatu's push for international court action on climate change

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is behind a campaign to raise the issue of climate change before the International Court of Justice. And how should culturally sensitive historical photographs be handled? A leading US university is sued for allegedly causing emotional distress.

Victoria's Nazi swastika law prompts call for national ban

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

An in-depth look at Victoria’s law to ban the public display of the Nazi swastika amid calls for the Federal Government to legislate a national ban on the symbol. And the case of a West Australian man who spent more than a decade in prison for a crime he didn’t

Victoria's Nazi swastika law prompts call for national ban

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ABC Radio

An in-depth look at Victoria’s law to ban the public display of the Nazi swastika amid calls for the Federal Government to legislate a national ban on the symbol. And the case of a West Australian man who spent more than a decade in prison for a crime he