Law

Here are some reblogs of some of Tim Harding’s favourite recent posts by other writers. (Reblogging does not necessarily entail endorsement of the views expressed).

• Victoria’s puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first – but questions about ‘ethical’ breeding remain
• Parliamentary report recommends referendum to solve the dual citizenship saga: Here’s why it won’t happen
• The Financial Services Royal Commission highlights the vulnerability of many older Australians
• FactCheck: can native title ‘only exist if Australia was settled, not invaded’?
• Three reasons why the decisions of Joyce and Nash may be difficult to challenge
• The High Court sticks to the letter of the law on the ‘citizenship seven’
• #LstTxt&Tstmnt: an unsent text message can count as a will, in the right circumstances
• Restricting bail and parole for those with terror links is no cure-all
• QUT discrimination case exposes Human Rights Commission failings
• Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
• How far can you go to lawfully protect yourself in a home invasion?
• Poker machines and the law: when is a win not a win?