law

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An Overview of the Cyber Security Bill

By Sarah Lam |  Nov 16, 2024  | law, australianlaw, parliament, bill, cybersecurity
Last month, the Cyber Security Bill 2024 was presented for the first time to the Federal Parliament of Australia. It is the first, standalone piece of legislation that is specifically targeted at improving Australia's cyber-incident response and regulatory framework. Although Australia already has a complex regulatory framework, there are inconsistencies and overlaps, and as such, this bill aims to clarify a few of these points, among other things...
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Simplifying Law: What Is Common Law?

By Sarah Lam |  Jul 5, 2024  | law, commonlaw, foundationsoflaw, simplifyinglaw
Common law is an integral part of the Australian legal system, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people mistakenly believe that so-called 'judge-made law' is somehow separate, or even superior, to legislation passed by Parliament. This guide will briefly explain what common law actually is, its history and the differences between common law and civil law systems...
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Studying Law and Computer Science: My Thoughts So Far

By Sarah Lam |  Jun 4, 2024  | law, computerscience, education, university, study, monash
Law and computer science is not exactly a common pairing of degrees, particularly not when compared to combinations like law and commerce. It's hardly surprising, given the fact that when I tell people that I study law and computer science, the first reaction is usually 'How are you still alive!?'. So in this article, I will share my thoughts and how I've managed to stay alive...
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Handy Legal Tools: A Website for Law Students

By Sarah Lam |  Jun 2, 2024  | handylegaltools, aglc4, law, education
Law students write a lot of essays. Thus, research and appropriate citations are necessary. In Monash law, and indeed numerous other law courses in Australia, the preferred referencing system is the Australian Guide to Legal Citation. While I am a fan of clear rules, it is time-consuming to write footnotes following the AGLC4's strict system. Therefore, I decided to do the most reasonable thing: Create a series of web-based generators to do it for me...
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