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What is ‘upskirting’ and what are your rights to privacy under the law?

 Image: ShuttlestockQueensland federal MP Andrew Laming has been accused of taking an inappropriate photograph of a young woman, Crystal White, in 2019 in which...

The COVID vaccine is here. When and to whom will we need to prove we’ve had it?

 Picture: AAP/AP/Francois MoriAustralia’s long-awaited COVID vaccine rollout is scheduled to begin on Monday.New laws have just been passed mandating the recording of COVID-19 vaccine information on...

Many anti-lockdown protesters believe the government is illegitimate. Their legal arguments don’t stand up

Picture: JAMES ROSS/AAP Lockdown has been particularly hard in Victoria and some dissent against restrictions is to be expected.While it might be easy to dismiss the...

The jury may be out on the jury system after George Pell’s successful appeal

Picture: Shutterstock/sirtravelalot The High Court yesterday quashed the conviction of Cardinal George Pell, who had originally been found guilty on a number of charges by a...

Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white

When delivered to an unsuspecting group, especially where children are present, swearing can amount to a criminal offence. Shutterstock This article contains explicit language.Is it...

The summer heat calls for a cold beer, but be careful where you drink it. Being drunk in public is a crime

Public intoxication is illegal in every jurisdiction in Australia. Shutterstock 'Tis the season to be jolly. We all enjoy the sentiments of this well-known carol...

Avoid a bum steer this summer: here’s what Australian law says about public nudity

Sometimes public nudity is just fine, as it was at the 2018 Sydney Skinny Swim at Cobblers Beach. AAP/Ben Rushton The warm days of summer...
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Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972. Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry.Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.