When a person or business becomes involved in a public dispute, the legal issues are only part of the problem. False or misleading statements may have serious and long-term effects on reputations and livelihoods. A dispute may begin with a letter of demand, a social media post, a media article, a Google review or the...

For generations, the Australian middle class was built on a simple social compact: work hard, buy a home, raise a family, invest prudently, and retire with dignity. The “aspirational middle class” — teachers, tradies, professionals, small business owners and white-collar workers — formed the economic and cultural backbone of the country. The 2026 Federal Budget,...