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Dedicated law and government coverage from the 6 News team


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.


Common(wealth) Knowledge #115: 'Job-sharing' Senate hopefuls defeated by South African dual citizenship
‘Job-sharing’ Senate candidates face unexpected end to election bid.


Common(wealth) Knowledge #114: WA upper house shakeup continues
WA Labor secures third term in government but loses Legislative Council.
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