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News • 21 Oct 2020
Despite more than 30 major inquiries, governments still haven't fixed aged care
Australia’s aged care sector has been the subject of more than 30 major inquiries and reviews since 1997.
News • 11 Aug 2020
Who owns the copyright to your tattoo?
The Australian Copyright Agency has licensed an Indigenous artwork for a custom tattoo. It is the first instance of tattoo licensing for the agency, and perhaps Australia at large.
News • 22 Jul 2020
Using artificial intelligence to help sort out divorce
An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets.
News • 08 Jul 2020
Indigenous Recognition and the Uluru Statement
Gunnai-Kurnai and Gunditjmara woman Lidia Thorpe was recently elected by Greens party members to replace the former party leader, Richard Di Natale, as senator for Victoria. Thorpe is the first Indigenous woman to represent the Greens in federal parliament.
News • 01 Jul 2020
The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries
Ann Apps was invited to present at a workshop “The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries” hosted by UNDESA in Nadi, Fiji on March 4th.
News • 26 Jun 2020
Australia must reform the it appoints judges
As debate rages about sexual harassment in the legal profession, a key outstanding question is reforming the way judges are appointed.
News • 01 May 2020
Children returning to school during coronavirus has human rights implications
Australia lacks a comprehensive human rights framework, although human rights laws have been passed in the ACT, Victoria and Queensland. Little commentary to date has considered the return to school in a human rights context.
News • 30 Apr 2020
Outer Space and Mining Profits
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order reaffirming that companies joining US mining activities on the moon would have property rights over lunar resources.
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