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Q I live in a new flat in Sydney and have the uncomfortable experience of hearing what’s going on with my neighbours. I can hear their TV, I can hear them walking around. I can even hear them coughing. Is there anything we can do? Are there regulations around acoustic privacy? Can we retrofit our flat?

Sian, NSW

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