Five years on, has the NT royal commission into youth detention achieved what it set out to do? Why do some children commit crime? Research reveals calls for more government support for Indigenous kinship carers in WA. Also, when you are fighting
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Restaurant faces $1m fine for allegedly shortchanging young staff in Australia-first wage theft case
Under Victoria’s wage theft laws the Macedon Lounge owner could be jailed if found guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Victorian restaurant faces a
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Three survivors who settled with Marist Brothers have taken action after church fails to follow court order to cover legal costs Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news
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Exclusive: Community legal centres at coalface of social issues can once again take part in public debate Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Labor government
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When gambling addicts steal hundreds of thousands of dollars for losing bets, the victims of theft have little recourse. Advocates say that must change Can politics finally stop the money wheel turning?Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily
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In Melbourne’s family court, Lucy visits hearings, legal interviews and mediations – all to relieve people’s stress as they navigate the justice system Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast When Lucy enters a court-room at
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Lawyers for education department asked for change, Michael Whine tells trial brought by five ex-Brighton Secondary College students WARNING: This story contains offensive language Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app
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When you are fighting with your neighbour over things like noise, trees or pets, whose side is the law on? Read More Law Report – Full program podcast
Australia’s patchwork of whistleblower protection laws has many holes – this week’s developments must be the beginning, not the end, of a changed approach It has been a momentous week for integrity in Australia. On Monday, Iraq war whistleblower Andrew Wilkie used
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Consumer group found 91% of stores it investigated tried to sell extended warranties and claims 71% provided misleading information Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australian consumers are being sold extended warranties that provide no
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