14 May, 2026
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Law
The big problem facing small business
Legal scholar Dr Amanda Bull examined small business insolvency for her PhD. She says that small businesses don’t fail alone – our laws fail them too.
8 April, 2026
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Law
Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs
It may seem tempting to try to match the UK’s zero-tariff deal. But Professor Felicity Deane explains why it’s not worth compromising on what Australians pay for essential medicines.
2 April, 2026
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Business, Law
Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust
Home builders with fixed price contracts can only absorb so much cost pressure. Research shows which builders were already at most risk, even before the war started.
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24 March, 2026
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Law
Voluntary assisted dying and dementia: should it be allowed in Australia?
Research Fellow and PhD candidate in QUT’s Australian Centre for Health Law Research Casey Haining addresses calls to allow access to voluntary assisted dying for Australians with dementia.
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12 March, 2026
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Law
Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop them
From a global clothing brand to our biggest bank, companies that don’t follow the rules on sending marketing spam to Australians have faced hefty fines, writes Dr Tegan Cohen.
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6 March, 2026
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Law
Building online safety for healthy societies
How Australia can better protect children and young people from harm in the rapidly evolving online world was the focus of QUT Bold, the university’s flagship series connecting community with leading research addressing society’s most pressing challenges.
22 February, 2026
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Business, Law
Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues
President Trump has moved to lift baseline tariffs to 15% after a major Supreme Court ruling. Professor Felicity Deane outlines what might happen next.
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3 February, 2026
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Law
Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
9 October, 2025
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Law
Checking out a listing you like? Experts explain what to look out for when inspecting a first home
Becoming a homeowner is exciting, but the process can be complex and daunting.
6 October, 2025
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Law
From beef to timber, a new era of labels will reveal where your shopping comes from
Have you noticed more QR codes or country-of-origin labels on the meat at the supermarket or timber decking from the hardware shop? You’re not imagining it.
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