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Abolition of slavery debate replayed as emissions trading scheme toppled in the house
On 13 August 2009, the Senate defeated the Government’s legislation to establish an emissions trading scheme. Prior to the parliamentary debate...
Dancing with the devil
When Senator Brian Harradine announced his intention to 'blink' and enter into new negotiations over the Wik legislation, he immediately attracted...
Can corporate culture determine criminal responsibility?
Until recently, 15 March 2000, was the nominated date on which provisions in the Commonwealth's Criminal Code Act (1995), affecting the criminal...
Corporations and the criminal code
Ever since the death of Julius Caesar, people have been warned to “beware the Ides of March”. Corporations might be advised to pay...
Compliance and accountability
Hardly a year passes without significant increases in the risk and level of punishment that might be meted out to errant corporations. One need only...
Adding a carrot to regulatory stick
Hardly a year passes without significant increases in the risk and level of punishment that might be meted out to errant corporations. One need only...
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