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Sisters in Law

Secret recordings: are they legal?

Gable Tostee leaves court a free man after being acquitted of both the murder and manslaughter of Warriena Wright.

Yes, it's a little weird, and perhaps a bit creepy, but by law Gable Tostee was actually allowed to secretly record his Tinder dates.

Medicinal cannabis: Don't light up that 'prescription' just yet

Medicinal cannabis was recently legalised in Queensland but there are still restrictions.

Reports about the benefits of medicinal cannabis are growing and Queensland has now joined New South Wales in passing laws approving the drug for use as a medical treatment, but that doesn't mean you can just light up in the Sunshine State and say it's a prescription.

Your rights to a medical second opinion

Every time you visit a GP, you will be forced to pay more so GPs can continue their excellent work.

Have you ever had the feeling that your child is sicker than the doctors think? Is your gut telling you there's something more sinister than what the doctor or nurse has diagnosed or recommended, but you just don't know how to approach the situation?

Discrimination and vilification: know your rights

Discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably because of an attribute, for example race, colour, sexual ...

The proposed plebiscite on same-sex marriage has caused concerns the $15 million publicly funded debate will spark vilification of the LGBTIQ community – so what is vilification? What is considered discrimination?

You can't smoke here anymore

The Queensland government has extended the list of no-go zones for smokers.

You might be surprised to discover that despite all the health warnings 15 per cent of Australians still smoke cigarettes. That's almost one in seven who are out in the cold, puffing away.