Sometimes it can be difficult to persuade young people to voluntarily fight and die for their country, but the definition of 'mandatory' can be highly variable.

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King-hit assaults that kill in New South Wales will now carry a mandatory eight-year minimum sentence if alcohol or drugs are involved. Announcing the new laws, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said they ...

In some instances, mandatory overtime is a necessity for a company to meet its financial and production goals. When this happens, there are pros and cons for the employer and the employees, depending ...

There is a great deal of confusion at the moment regarding the question of whether vaccines should be mandatory. Where there is confusion there is opportunity for mischief, or to be biblical about ...