Does the Australian response to the issue of spam (in the Spam Act 2003 (Cth)) appropriately deal with the problem of spam for Australian end users?
Introduction As a response to the resentment and anger of businesses and the community, the Spam Bill 2003 was proposed as part of a multilayered strategy to deal with spam[1], in addition to awareness campaigns, industry codes of conduct and community work on filtering mechanisms.[2] The large volume of spam was
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‘State regulation and private ordering are each necessary but neither of them alone is sufficient.'
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
Through the criticisms of Bottomley's theory, the shortcomings are highlighted, thus providing guidance for development of a better theory. Both aspects of this debate are explored here and an examination into the legitimacy and existence of each theory is carried out.
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How are the corporation typologies defined? And how does the constitutional plenary power act on these corporations?
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
That the Corporations Power19 is a plenary one, as Mason CJ, Toohey and McHugh JJ stressed in Tasmanian Dam, gives rise to two questions. Firstly, how are the corporation typologies defined? And secondly, how does the plenary power act on these corporations?
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The NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT)
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
An observation, spanning two days, of real property matters at the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) was completed to witness the operation of property law in today's context. A report and discussion is presented on the law and procedures observed, including any resulting impact.
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Australian Tort Law
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
Australian Tort law can be understood in this 2 part question and answer.
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The factors of interpersonal violence
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
The World Report on Violence and Health separates violence into the three categories of self directed, interpersonal, and collective. It then sub-categorizes interpersonal violence into Family and intimate partner violence and Community violence. This study focuses on the contributory factors of physical interpersonal violence.
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Good Faith in Contracts
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
To what extent the High Court of Australia should acknowledge an implied obligation of good faith and fair dealing into the performance and enforcement of all contracts. In answering this, we look at the concept of good faith. Subsequently, we examine the benefits and drawbacks of its recognition. Lastly, a conclusion is drawn based on the merits of the arguments.
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The Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
A visit was made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal at 55 Market Street, for obtaining an understanding of how tribunals function, and for gaining exposure to the practice of merits review.
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Legal Interviewing Skills, Observation
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Analysis of the conduct of the interview: 1. Assessment on the interview technique and skills of the interviewer Would you have conducted the interview differently and if so in what respects Any other comments 2. Summary of advice given to the client by solicitor
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CASE BRIEF - Magill v Magill (2006) 231 ALR 277
by yeenhowe | in Culture & Society > Legal
CASE BRIEF Citation: Magill v Magill (2006) 231 ALR 277 Court: High Court of Australia Judges: Gleeson CJ, Gummow, Kirby, Hayne, Heydon and Crennan JJ





