For a country of animal lovers, there's a lot of cruelty
What behaviour constitutes animal cruelty and how are the perpetrators dealt with under the law?
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Alison and Jillian Barrett
Alison and Jillian Barrett are both principals at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. The Queensland sisters are experienced lawyers and passionate social justice campaigners. Alison juggles motherhood, as well as heading up a major legal practice area. Younger sister Jillian also leads a team of lawyers and sports a double degree in Law and Journalism.
Young and the reckless: Can kids have criminal intent?
Recently in the US, an eight-year-old boy who learnt to drive on YouTube drove his four-year-old sister through McDonalds drive-thru for a snack, after taking the car keys while his father slept.
What are your rights if you can't pay your mortgage?
The first thing you should do is check if you have any insurances that might assist you financially.
Who is liable when a visitor is hurt in your home?
The general rule of thumb is that a homeowner who resides in a house owes a duty of care to people lawfully entering the premises.
Now might be a good time to update your home and contents insurance
Unfortunately it often takes a natural disaster like this for people to consider their own insurance coverage.
Did you read the fine print on your gym deal or mobile phone plan?
Whether it be your gym membership, mobile phone plan or the new car you've had your eye on, it is important to know what you are agreeing to and be aware of your rights.
Smashing the glass ceiling: Four tips to break through
Paid parental leave, equal pay for equal work, flexible work arrangements and breast feeding policies were all foreign concepts to the sisters in the pre-'90s workforce.
How to protect yourself from identity theft
Identity theft: protect yourself
Pushed around at work? Here's how to stop the bully
Sometimes it can be obvious, like a manager repeatedly yelling at and calling an employee offensive names, but bullying can also occur between work colleagues on social media.
How do you check if you are being paid fairly under the law?
Across a range of occupations including apprentices, telemarketers and retail workers, no one is immune to the risk of being underpaid.
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