Fears states could expand use of 'post-sentence' detention after Garlett ruling

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of West Australian legislation that allows prisoners to be held in indefinite detention if a judge finds they could be at risk of committing a serious offence. It’s feared the verdict may open the door for other states to expand the use of ‘post-sentence’ detention

Fears states could expand use of 'post-sentence' detention after Garlett ruling

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of West Australian legislation that allows prisoners to be held in indefinite detention if a judge finds they could be at risk of committing a serious offence. It’s feared the verdict may open the door for other states to expand the use of ‘post-sentence’ detention

The Queen's role in Australia's constitution

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A look at the legal and constitutional role of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. And the Commonwealth Ombudsman Iain Anderson discusses the expected visit to Australia by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture. 

The Queen's role in Australia's constitution

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A look at the legal and constitutional role of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. And the Commonwealth Ombudsman Iain Anderson discusses the expected visit to Australia by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture. 

Victorian Homebuyer Fund down to 200 places

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The Victorian government’s shared equity scheme has proven very popular, with the program down to its last 200 places, according to new figures from the State Revenue Office.

The figures show the $500 million Homebuyer Fund had invested more than $260 million by the end of June this year, helping

Judicial review to examine 'Croatian Six' convictions

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The New South Wales Supreme Court has ordered a judicial review into the convictions of the so-called ‘Croatian Six’. Justice Robertson Wright said there are doubts and questions about the evidence used to convict the men in 1981.

Judicial review to examine 'Croatian Six' convictions

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The New South Wales Supreme Court has ordered a judicial review into the convictions of the so-called ‘Croatian Six’. Justice Robertson Wright said there are doubts and questions about the evidence used to convict the men in 1981.

What should you do when you haven’t been paid?

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Cash flow is the lifeblood of every small business, which is why it’s challenging for businesses to meet their expenses when customers are slow to pay their bills.

Unfortunately, though, it’s a common problem, with more than half of Australia’s big businesses failing to pay their small suppliers on time,