FBI vs Apple: giving up security and privacy could hurt us all
Feb 24, 2016 08:48 am UTC| Law Technology
You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide is an argument that is used often in the debate about surveillance. The latest incarnation of that debate is currently taking place in the case of the US government...
Legalising commercial surrogacy in Australia won't stop people going overseas
Feb 24, 2016 08:15 am UTC| Law
A recent Conversation article that said our current laws prohibiting commercial surrogacy are not working was correct. Some states outlaw overseas commercial surrogacy, but people are working around the laws or simply...
Why is the UK ramping up costs for potential Australian migrants?
Feb 24, 2016 08:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
The UK government has become increasingly desperate to find any means it can to reduce its number of new migrants. Reuters/Neil Hall Australian citizens make up one of the largest groups entering the UK each year. More...
It's no guess Leyonhjelm’s tobacco inquiry will recommend reducing the tax
Feb 24, 2016 07:55 am UTC| Law Health
When it comes to tobacco control, you can determine the most effective policies by using the litmus test of how the tobacco industry reacts. This has long been called the scream test. It was obvious the industry wasnt...
Branded for life? Sending the wrong message to young perpetrators of family violence
Feb 24, 2016 07:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Life
As part of a strategy to eliminate violence against women, an advertising campaign on digital channels, in cinemas and in high foot-traffic areas for young people uses a series of photographs depicting young men who have...
UK Financial Regulator Monitors Development Of Blockchain Technology, Yet To Take A Stance
Feb 24, 2016 05:25 am UTC| Digital Currency Law
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently expressed its views on fintech innovation, particularly addressing the issues such as how regulation can foster innovation in financial services and how can it ensure a...
Forcing Apple to open doors to our digital homes would set a worrying precedent
Feb 22, 2016 14:55 pm UTC| Technology Law
Who controls what in the digital world? Apple is currently involved in a court face off with the FBI, and has refused to produce software that would help investigators to unlock the phone of San Bernardino gunman Syed...
Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – now military leaders must act
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects