Religious Discrimination Bill threatens healthcare, school students and encroaches on other human rights
The proposed legislation to combat religious discrimination runs the risk of endangering access to healthcare, increasing vulnerability in schools as well as prioritising ...
POLITICS • Thu, 10 Oct 2019
Victoria opens first Family Violence Court
The first specialist court for family violence in Victoria is now open in Shepparton, which the state’s Attorney-General says will “transform” the way the justice system ...
THE BAR • Thu, 10 Oct 2019
How 5 class actions have become 1 for AMP
Multiple class actions launched against embattled wealth giant AMP have confused the legal process, as law firms compete for the proceedings, writes James Mitchell.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Aus laws are ‘out of date’ in navigating personal data concerns
If the federal government doesn’t move to break up BigTech promptly, the economy, political system and our personal privacy are all doomed, argues one principal.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Why Qld Supreme Court decision on litigation funding is so significant
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has confirmed the legality of litigation funding for class actions in Queensland and brings Queensland in line with ...
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
The Corporate Counsel Show: Lessons from women’s sport for gender issues in law
For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
How to become a leader in legal ops
When looking to move into a leadership position in legal operations, there are number of practical first steps that one must take, argues ANZ’s head of legal ops.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Balancing a passion for wine with in-house work: Q&A with Joe Menezes
Life in-house can get hectic at times, senior legal counsel Joe Menezes says, but travelling the country to wine regions offers a unique cultural outlet which helps ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
What makes a successful in-house meeting?
The frequency and nature of group or one-on-one meetings within in-house legal teams can help define the productivity and success of those law departments, according to a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
