When it is and isn’t OK to tell a lie

Neil Mitchell took interest in a recent study that found one-in-four people lied about their finances, posing a question about just how common lying was in society.

Apparently, the average Australian tells 10 of them a day!

Ethicist Dr Leslie Cannold said it was OK to lie to avoid hurting a person, or to protect them.

“Hard cases make bad law – it’s the same with ethics,” she said.

“In most instances, it’s not a good idea to lie, but that doesn’t mean in every instance it’s going to be wrong.”

Press PLAY below hear her rules for telling a lie

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