Stay home. Protect our health services. Save lives.This is the public health message used by many governments around the world during the COVID-19 crisis in an effort to stop the spread, flatten the curve, and to prevent a wave of critically ill patients overwhelming the health care system.But compliance with government restrictions is, perhaps, easier said than done … [Read more...]
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#BucketOpinion: Suicide Drama “13 Reasons Why” Is Starting A Necessary Conversation
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and descriptions of sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised.he TV series, "13 Reasons Why" was released on Netflix in March 2017 to a storm of criticism and backlash from experts, parents, and teachers. Everyone seemed to have an opinion on the series ... and that is significant.It got people talking about … [Read more...]
What Are Bouncers Legally Permitted To Do?
ouncers and security guards are a common sight in every city in Australia, particularly if you are out on busy Friday and Saturday nights.While bouncers and security guards are employed by pubs and clubs to ensure the safety of patrons, do they have powers to remove you from a venue and, if so, how far do these powers extend? Police and security guards are two very … [Read more...]
Time For A Cultural Change Regarding Sexual Assault At Universities
The world is still reeling from the shocking Harvey Weinstein revelations, together with the string of accusations levelled at prominent Hollywood celebrities, not to mention the vile allegations that have emerged about Don Burke and his pathological harassment of women. These horrific accounts have brought dialogue around sexual assault and harassment to the covers of … [Read more...]
Are There Laws To Protect Against ‘Revenge Porn’ In Australia? It Depends Where You Live
Australia could have Commonwealth legislation regarding image-based abuse, or “revenge porn,” by the end of this year, but it will not be criminal offences.Distributing intimate images of your ex-partner is a vile act. But it is continuing to happen at an alarming rate in Australia. The latest high profile case is that of Rob Kardashian posting images of his wife Blac … [Read more...]
#LawReform: Human Trafficking Training For Flight Attendants Unlikely As Government Sticks Head In Sand
The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance - Benjamin Franklin. he unbelievable story of a flight attendant who saved a victim of human trafficking blew up on social media in February this year. After observing the suspected victim’s erratic behaviour, Sheila Fedrick felt something was wrong, confirmed the girl was in danger by leaving her a note … [Read more...]
Rules Of Engagement: Identifying Illegal Questions At Your Next Job Interview
t is tough out there for job seekers, particularly young job seekers.The current market is flooded with graduates with only 68.8% of young Australians able to secure full-time work within four months of completing formal study. Youth unemployment currently stands at 12.9%, three times higher than the national average.In this climate, being offered an interview is an … [Read more...]
Census(less) Discrimination: Inadequate Representation Of Same-Sex Families On Census Form
LGBTQI+ inclusivity is on the rise, but only in certain states and territories, with Federal government forms, documents and terminology failing to keep up. ouples in Victoria are now able to adopt children regardless of the couple’s sex or gender identity. Victoria has become the fifth Australian state or territory to provide for same-sex adoption, joining the … [Read more...]
#CensusFail: Are You Legally Required To Provide Your Name On The Census Form?
Senior Law Lecturer from Monash University says that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) may have no legal power to ask for names and addresses.Dr Caroline Henckels, who teaches Constitutional and Public Law, says that the legislation allows the ABS to collect ‘statistical information,’ without defining what that is.For the first time, the ABS will be retaining … [Read more...]
