A licence to print: how real is the risk posed by 3D printed guns?

Dec 01, 2016 02:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

3D printed guns are back in the news after Queensland Police reported last week that they had discovered a 3D printer in a raid on what appeared to be a large-scale weapons production facility as a part of Operation Oscar...

India's golden quest to tackle 'black money' and the lessons from a century ago

Nov 29, 2016 17:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Economy

The Indian government has been trying to reduce its citizens demand for imported gold through a number of means over the last few years. This is part of a wider crack down on currency used in the black market, that...

Backpacker tax deal finally – at One Nation's 15% rate

Nov 29, 2016 14:28 pm UTC| Law

The government has made another retreat on its backpacker tax, dropping its proposed rate from 19% to 15% in a deal that will get through the Senate crossbench. The backdown comes a day after Finance Minister Mathias...

Australia is discriminating against investors and we're the poorer for it

Nov 28, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Law Economy

Many Australians dream of starting their own businesses. But they face restrictions on where they can access startup capital. In Australia you must be certified as a sophisticated investor to invest in risky, early stage...

New laws are not necessarily the answer to counter the real threat pornography poses

Nov 28, 2016 19:02 pm UTC| Law Life

Australia has a problem with pornography. The Senate reported recently on the harm online pornography inflicts on young people. Additionally, as part of its response to domestic violence, the Turnbull government...

Changes to contract laws could give small farming businesses more control of data and innovation

Nov 26, 2016 11:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

New laws that are designed to protect small businesses from falling victim to unfair contract terms may help tip the balance of power back in favour of smaller farmers, especially when it comes to innovations involving...

Jo Cox murder reminds us that terrorism comes in many forms

Nov 26, 2016 02:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The conviction of Thomas Mair for the murder of the British MP Jo Cox serves as a reminder that terrorism comes in many guises. Mair was tried for murder, rather than terrorism, but the judge in his case made it clear when...