‘Forever optimistic’: Queensland’s first Aboriginal minister Leeanne Enoch https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/23/who-is-leeanne-enoch-queenslands-first-indigenous-minister-for-treaty-voice-referendum #qldpol #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP

AI could ‘turbo-charge fraud’ and be monopolised by tech companies, Andrew Leigh warns https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/20/ai-artificial-intelligence-warnings-dangers-andrew-leigh-mckell-institute #auslaw #auspol

Indigenous Voice to Parliament rallies draw big numbers across Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-17/yes-vote-voice-referendum-marches-australia/102862580 via @ABCaustralia #auspol #voicetreatytruth #IndigenousIP #auslaw #yes23

Torres Strait Island performers at the Walk for Yes - Brisbane - 17 September 2023. #auspol #voicetreatytruth #IndigenousIP #auslaw #yes23

‘Voting with us, not for us’: Thousands of Voice supporters march in Brisbane https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/voting-with-us-not-for-us-thousands-of-voice-supporters-march-in-brisbane-20230917-p5e58n.html #auspol #voicetreatytruth #yes23 #IndigenousIP #auslaw

‘History is truly calling’, Burney declares as tens of thousands march for the voice across Australia https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/17/history-is-truly-calling-burney-declares-as-tens-of-thousands-march-for-the-voice-across-australia #auspol #voicetreatytruth #IndigenousIP #auslaw #yes23

Tens of thousands of vapes seized by Therapeutic Goods Administration from storage units and residences in Brisbane https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-01/qld-illegal-vapes-confiscated-in-brisbane/102802406 via @ABCaustralia #vaping #ecigarettes #TGA #auslaw #auspol "Unregulated nicotine vapes are a serious concern in the Australian community due to their availability and increased use, particularly among young people, with health risks including nicotine addiction, nicotine poisoning, exposure to toxins, and serious injuries and burns," Professor Anthony Lawler, from the TGA, said.

Judge who falsely imprisoned man during property settlement faces second claim of wrongly jailing man https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/sep/01/judge-salvatore-false-imprisonment-mr-stradford-property-dispute-second-claim #auslaw

The sudden removal of children’s human rights proves – yet again – why Queensland needs an upper house | Scott Prasser https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/29/the-sudden-removal-of-childrens-human-rights-proves-yet-again-why-queensland-needs-an-upper-house #auslaw #qldpol

Ghost Flights - Qantas should be fined ‘hundreds of millions’ if guilty to send message to companies, ACCC says https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/01/qantas-tickets-cancelled-flights-penalty-fine-accc Watchdog chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb wants to deliver new record penalty in case alleging Qantas sold tickets for already cancelled flights. #consumerlaw #auspol #auslaw #Qantas

‘No civilisation without agriculture’: David Pocock says gas fields show environmental laws are broken https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/28/no-civilisation-without-agriculture-david-pocock-says-gas-fields-show-environmental-laws-are-broken #auspol #auslaw

Vaping found to be the biggest risk factor for teenage tobacco smoking https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/23/vaping-found-to-be-the-biggest-risk-factor-for-teenage-tobacco-smoking #vaping #ecigarettes #smoking #health #auspol #auslaw

Australia’s internet providers are ditching email, to the disgust of older customers https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/19/australias-internet-providers-are-ditching-email-to-the-disgust-of-older-customers #email #auspol #auslaw

Woodside faces Indigenous legal challenge to seismic blasting at WA gas site https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/18/woodside-faces-indigenous-legal-challenge-to-seismic-blasting-at-wa-gas-site Traditional owner alleges company failed to adequately consult on effect of Scarborough project blasting on sea country. #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP #UNDRIP #gas

More than 300,000 vapes seized from Perth warehouse in record-breaking WA haul https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-14/vapes-and-nangs-seized-from-perth-warehouse-in-record-wa-haul/102725616 via @ABCaustralia #vaping #ecigarettes #auslaw #auspol #healthlaw The States are getting serious about law enforcement in respect of illegal vapes in Australia.

Legal fight between Yindjibarndi and Andrew Forrest cuts to the heart of Australia's native title rights https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-13/native-title-rights-on-trial-fmg-yindjibarndi-andrew-forrest/102716272 via @ABCaustralia #nativetitle #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Sophie Trevitt’s indomitable spirit and deep commitment to equity will continue to shape the world she left behind - Christine Milne & co https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/09/sophie-trevitts-indomitable-spirit-and-deep-commitment-to-equity-will-continue-to-shape-the-world-she-left-behind The solicitor and advocate for social justice brought her fierce intelligence to fight for climate action and the rights of incarcerated Indigenous children. #auslaw #auspol

WA government won't confirm repeal of Juukan Gorge Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act laws https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-05/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-laws-repeal-wa-government/102684800 via @ABCaustralia #IndigenousIP #UNDRIP #auslaw #auspol

One doorknock at a time: inside the yes campaign’s bid to win hearts and minds https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/02/one-doorknock-at-a-time-inside-the-yes-campaigns-bid-to-win-hearts-and-minds #auslaw #auspol #voicetreatytruth #Indigenousvoice