Many questions, including what background checks were done, are still unanswered after the resignation of Greens Senator's Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters after they were caught out holding dual citizenship making them ineligible under the Constitution to hold political office.
You'll get into trouble if you're caught skinny dipping or otherwise wilfully exposing your genitals in a public place, and "mooning" could be classified as committing a public nuisance
The "Mediscare" event this week, where it is alleged Australians' Medicare details can be purchased online, has no doubt made many of us question to whom we provide our personal information.
When we leave our children in childcare, we trust that they'll be kept safe and sound. But sometimes an incident or injury gives parents cause for concern.
We all love them when they do their job, but tradies are certainly off the Christmas-card list if they don't show up on time or their work isn't up to scratch.
We continue to read about children being killed each year because of abuse or neglect perpetrated by a family member or caregiver. Sometimes these deaths occur in families known to child protection agencies.
With politicians constantly coming under scrutiny for receiving gifts, benefits or money due to their position, it is worth considering what their obligations are on such matters under the law.
There has been a lot of discussion about Schapelle Corby and "proceeds of crime" since she arrived home.
Immunisation is a polarising topic, particularly with the federal government's introduction of the "no jab, no pay" policy last year.
What behaviour constitutes animal cruelty and how are the perpetrators dealt with under the law?
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.
The first thing you should do is check if you have any insurances that might assist you financially.
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.
Unfortunately it often takes a natural disaster like this for people to consider their own insurance coverage.
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.
What are your rights in Australia to request flexible work arrangements and can your employer refuse?
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.
Identity theft: protect yourself
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.
Across a range of occupations including apprentices, telemarketers and retail workers, no one is immune to the risk of being underpaid.