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Dedicated law and government coverage from the 6 News team
Common(wealth) Knowledge #122: High Court ruling is end of the road for Ben Roberts-Smith
The High Court has refused Ben Robert-Smith’s application for special leave to appeal
Common(wealth) Knowledge #120: Eleventh-hour Pesutto loan prevents Hawthorn by-election
A rarely-seen bankruptcy clause nearly cost John Pesutto his seat, but it isn't the only form of disqualification.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #119: UAP absence from ballot paper 'own fault,' High Court rules
The High Court has prevented parties from using voluntary deregistration as a loophole to avoid accountability.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #118: UN experts pressure Queensland to repeal 'adult crime, adult crime' laws
Report from UN experts demonstrates difficulties in human rights enforceability in Australia.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #117: Environmental protests and political expression
6 Coffs Harbour women arrested over a protest against the NSW Forestry Corporation on its office roof.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #116: High Court, Green Cards and Due Process
Lessons for the US government on due process from Australia.
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