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Independents push for adequate housing to be considered a human right

A private member’s bill has been introduced to both chambers of Parliament, raising the question of whether adequate housing provision should be recognised as a human ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jun 2024

Victoria must raise age of criminal responsibility higher than 12 years

The Victorian government has proposed legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 by the end of the year. However, the Human Rights Law Centre has ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jun 2024

‘Existing legal processes are complex and inaccessible’ for migrant workers

The Migrant Justice Institute has urged the federal government to promptly address the widespread issue of underpayment of migrant workers in Australia and provide ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2024

The value of pursuing creative outlets for lawyers

This law graduate has discovered that his passion for music has been surprisingly beneficial in his journey to becoming a better lawyer, and he encourages law students to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jun 2024

What SME firm owners need to know ahead of EOFY

With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) escalating its endeavours to retrieve outstanding tax debts, Insolvency Australia has advised SME firm owners to remain ...

SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024

Overcoming daily operational issues for family lawyers

With over 30 years of experience in family law, Nicola Watts leverages her extensive expertise to offer insights and predictions on the future landscape of family law in ...

SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024

How partnering with larger firms can benefit boutiques

The Northern Territory’s geographical remoteness and small population pose challenges for many legal firms in meeting client needs and managing business demands

SME LAW • Thu, 20 Jun 2024

The challenges and rewards of practising law in Tokyo

Here, a senior BigLaw practitioner shares insights on living and practising law in Tokyo, discussing the distinctive challenges and rewarding experiences of navigating ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jun 2024

Community funding welcome but courts need more, says NSW Law Society

While the 2024–25 NSW budget bolsters state justice system resources and offers support to vulnerable individuals across the communities of Australia’s largest state, the ...

NEWLAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2024