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SME firms will no longer be exempt from Privacy Act
The federal government has revealed a raft of reforms to the Privacy Act aimed at bringing it into “the digital age”, including for small businesses such as boutique and ...
POLITICS • Mon, 02 Oct 2023
Magistrate named as new District Court judge in WA
An experienced magistrate, Felicity Zempilas, has been appointed as a new judge of the District Court of Western Australia by the state’s Attorney-General, John Quigley
THE BAR • Mon, 02 Oct 2023
Lander & Rogers commits to net zero by 2030
National law firm Lander & Rogers has signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative in order to achieve net zero emissions in the next seven years.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Oct 2023
Judge, government appeal $300k order for false imprisonment
A federal court judge found to have falsely imprisoned a man for contempt of court has filed an appeal.
THE BAR • Sun, 01 Oct 2023
Aussie lawyers ‘a much higher flight risk’ than global counterparts
New research reveals that Australian practitioners are “uniquely dissatisfied” with their firm employers despite the resources said firms are investing in talent.
BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Oct 2023
New president of ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal named
The Attorney-General for the ACT has appointed a new president for ACAT.
THE BAR • Sun, 01 Oct 2023
Disciplinary proceedings, civil penalties and shifting legal roles: What’s hot in law this week (25–29 Sept)
In a week in which various lawyers faced court for alleged misconduct, critical workplace issues like racism and evolving vocational pathways for young practitioners also ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Voice ‘legally safe’ and ‘will not result in excessive litigation’, says Law Council
The proposed Voice to Parliament is “simple, straightforward, safe and modest”, and lawyers have a duty to ensure people fully understand its implications, says the Law ...
POLITICS • Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Carter Newell promotes 4, hires special counsel
National law firm Carter Newell has elevated four lawyers to more senior roles and appointed a special counsel for its corporate practice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Sep 2023