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- January 10, 2025
The Politics of Beach Cabanas: Legal Ramifications and Implications
The use of beach cabanas to reserve prime spots on public beaches has sparked widespread debate, raising questions about fairness, access, and the legal dimensions of public space management. While cabanas provide sun protection and enhance comfort, their misuse challenges principles of equality and shared access to public spaces. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently weighed […]
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- January 9, 2025
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Pathway to Justice in Environmental Crime
Environmental crime, encompassing offences such as pollution, illegal land clearing, and destruction of cultural heritage, presents unique challenges for traditional justice systems. These crimes often harm not only the environment but also communities, ecosystems, and future generations. Traditional approaches, rooted in retribution and deterrence, may fail to address the underlying harm or prevent reoffending. Alternative […]
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- January 8, 2025
Transforming Society Through Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has evolved into a vital component of the modern legal and social landscape. While traditionally seen as a mechanism for resolving individual disputes, ADR is increasingly recognised as a powerful tool for facilitating social change. By offering an alternative to adversarial processes, ADR promotes dialogue, understanding, and collaboration, which are essential […]
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- January 7, 2025
Breach of Trust: When Political Misconduct Crosses the Line into Criminal Fraud
Breach of Trust: When Political Misconduct Crosses the Line into Criminal Fraud In democratic societies, trust is the cornerstone of governance. Voters entrust politicians with the responsibility of safeguarding public resources and prioritising the common good. However, when politicians breach this trust, questions arise about the ethical and legal ramifications of their actions. Is it […]
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- January 6, 2025
Reflection: Guardianship for Intellectually Disadvantaged People
Guardianship for Intellectually Disadvantaged People: A Reflection The issue of guardianship for intellectually disadvantaged individuals is a critical yet often misunderstood area of law and social policy in Australia. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s discussion paper on this topic provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles, challenges, and pathways to ensure that the rights and […]
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- January 3, 2025
How Gay Conversion and Other Therapies Violate Human Rights
How Gay Conversion and Other Therapies Violate Human Rights Conversion therapy, often misleadingly called “reparative therapy,” refers to practices aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. These discredited and harmful interventions not only lack any basis in credible science but also constitute a serious violation of human rights. This essay examines how […]
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- December 31, 2024
Should We Import Smart Labour or Educate Our Own?
Should We Import Smart Labour or Educate Our Own?By Michael J. Tyler #H-1B #Musk As nations strive to maintain economic competitiveness in an increasingly globalised world, the debate between importing skilled labour and investing in domestic education remains pivotal. In Australia, this discourse carries particular weight as the nation grapples with an ageing population and […]
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- December 31, 2024
AI-DR in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Revolutionising Conflict Resolution
AI-DR in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Revolutionising Conflict Resolution By Michael J. Tyler Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution (AI-DR) represents a transformative development in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). By integrating advanced computational capabilities into dispute resolution processes, AI-DR enhances efficiency, accessibility, and impartiality in resolving conflicts. Understanding what AI-DR entails and how […]
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- December 30, 2024
ADR, ODR, and AI-DR: The Evolution of Dispute Resolution in Australia
ADR, ODR, and AI-DR: The Evolution of Dispute Resolution in Australia By Michael J. Tyler The landscape of dispute resolution in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology. Traditional methods are being complemented and, in some cases, supplanted by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), and Artificial Intelligence in […]
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- December 30, 2024
Walking on the “Wrong” Side of the Footpath: Time to Rethink This Convention?
By Michael J. Tyler Walking on the footpath is an everyday activity that most of us take for granted. However, even something as seemingly straightforward as walking has its unwritten rules. In Australia, the convention of keeping to the left side of the footpath often mirrors our road rules. But is this convention still relevant, […]
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