laws
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‘Who Are We Listening To?’ Saxon Mullins Discusses Australia’s Relationship With Consent
Lifehacker Australia spoke with Saxon Mullins about the new consent series Asking For It and the future of Australian laws.
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Here’s What the Law Says About Forced Face Mask Wearing
Many Victorians are now being asked to wear a mask in public if they can’t socially distance. It is possible this practice may be encouraged more widely across Australia, amid a push from health professionals to increase mask-wearing. People will of course still want to visit private spaces, including offices, GP clinics and churches. They…
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Tinder’s New Safety Features Explained
The dating app Tinder has faced increasing scrutiny over abusive interactions on the service. In November 2019, an Auckland man was convicted of murdering British woman Grace Millane after they met on Tinder. Incidents such as these have brought attention to the potential for serious violence facilitated by dating apps.
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What Is ‘Right To Repair’ Legislation (And Do You Need To Care?)
Australians are buying more and more gadgets and devices. Our homes and workplaces seemed to be filled with smart phones, drones, Fitbits, internet- connected fridges, air-conditioners that turn off when people leave the room: anything that makes our lives more convenient.