While this is a positive step, it still does not allow the Murugappan family to return to their home of Biloela in Queensland, and their situation still has some way to play out in the courts.
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The laws on filming, recording and in some cases distributing the images of another person in Australia are clear — and the potential consequences for the accused are substantial.
A transcript of episode 8 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, including new research on why people react to cold temperatures differently.
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