40 Years Tent Embassy and Your Rights at Festivals
Written by Julia on January 31, 2012On 26 January 1974 the Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established under an umbrella on the grounds in front of Parliament House. This Survival Day marked the 40th anniversary of the Embassy. A gathering in Canberra celebrated the activists who have fought for the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and its historical and ongoing fight for justice. We [...]
DBL: Consumer Rights over the Festive Season
Written by Jordana on December 13, 2011The lead up to Christmas is often a financially stressful time for families. With rent and energy prices steadily rising it’s not set to get any easier to make ends meet. People may be tempted to borrow money to get through Christmas and may end up with debt which they struggle to repay. They may [...]
8 November 2011 - Victims’ Rights
Written by Jordana on November 8, 2011Last year in Victoria, just over 39,000 persons reported being the victim of a crime against the person. An estimated further 60,000 Victorians were the victim of a crime but made no report to the police. Being a victim of crime, especially violent crime, can have devastating effects on an individual, their family and the [...]
Occupy Melbourne: 23 October 2011
Written by Julia on October 25, 2011On Friday 21 October 2011 the Victorian Police acting on instruction of Melbourne City Council moved to forcefully evict the Occupy Melbourne movement which had been camped in City Square for the previous week. The Occupy Melbounre Legal Support Team have collected statements that officers attacked and assaulted protesters and arrested over 80 people, [...]
World Mental Health Week: 11 October 2011
Written by Jordana on October 11, 2011Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, a day aimed at raising public awareness about mental health issues. So tonight on Done By Law, we’re talking about mental illness. People suffering from mental illness can sometimes be treated without their consent, both in hospital and in the community. When this happens, people [...]
