The problem of voluntariness: parents and the anti-discrimination principle

Examines the theoretical justifications for the anti-discrimination protection for working parents in Australia. Implication of discrimination, voluntaries and employment; Analysis of the tort principles; Factors affecting the justification for protecting working parents.

Anti-predator aggression in the Common Myna Acridotheres tristis

This note describes aggression by a small group of Common Mynas Acridotheres tristis towards omnivorous mammal, the Coati Nasua sp. Instances of aggression by Mynas towards other fauna are reviewed. The behavioural characteristics displayed in this interaction are also discussed.

Flavour as an analytical tool : an anti-inflammatory compound in olive oil

The chemical senses have been underutilised as analytical instruments, although as detectors of chemicals our senses are highly specialised biological machines. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge of the chemical senses. A novel technique was used to isolate and identify a flavour-active non-steroidal antiinflammatory compound in virgin olive oil.