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13 September 2021

High Court rules media liable for Facebook comments on their stories

The High Court ruling held that publishers are liable for defamatory comments made on their social pages. While the implications on social media users are significant, Professor David Rolph says the new defamation laws may provide relief.
10 September 2021

Alum at work: Andreas Heger on life and love in law

Rhodes scholar, novelist, athlete, and Bachelor of Laws graduate? Meet Andreas Heger whose inspiring career pathway shows there is no limit to what can be accomplished with a law degree.

03 September 2021

Why is NSW a laggard on anti-discrimination law?

Without a positive duty to both eliminate discrimination and harassment and make reasonable adjustments to address inequality, the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act fails its essential purpose, argues Professor Simon Rice.