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The NSW Government has unveiled sweeping reforms for early childhood education, introducing tougher penalties, enhanced transparency, independent regulation, and stricter safeguards, aiming to close industry loopholes and prioritize child safety above all in response to ongoing concerns.

In the wake of the Porepunkah shooting, it is important to explore the nature and extent of gun ownership in Australia and re-evaluate the regulatory frameworks.

As growing number of match-fixing cases in Australian sport come to light we take a look at the relevant legal frameworks and the need for reform.

Dr Peter Harris, founding principal of Billanook College, was charged in 2019 with historical child sexual abuse offences. The allegations relate to his time at Haileybury College, Maryborough Christian Community College, and locations in Castlemaine and East Melbourne.

The recent passing of Daniel’s Law in Queensland raises important legal and ethical concerns around the use of a public child sex offender registry.

In NSW, civil claims for historical institutional abuse can be brought at any age, with no time limits. Survivors, families, or estates may pursue justice against institutions such as churches, schools, and youth centres.

Former Hobart teacher Keith Athol Bates-Willie has been found guilty on 14 charges of child sexual abuse spanning decades. We explain the verdict, key evidence, defence arguments, and what to expect as the Tasmanian Supreme Court prepares for sentencing.

The Federal Court has ruled Apple and Google misused their market power, siding with Epic Games in a landmark decision set to reshape Australia’s digital marketplace regulation and bolster competition across app distribution and payment processing platforms.

The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark advisory opinion that states have a legal obligation to mitigate harm to the climate environment.