Reflections on 10 years of the Fair Work Act
The Fair Work Act has proved “functional and effective”, and should be celebrated by both sides of politics, argues one firm leader.
POLITICS • Wed, 24 Jul 2019
How floristry can be ‘uplifting’ for lawyers
For those who practice in emotionally draining areas of law, flowers – and engaging with floristry – can give one a more comprehensive understanding of major life events ...
SME LAW • Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Having women speak up ignores real burden of responsibility
Rather than asking victims of bullying and sexual harassment to report such misconduct, the legal profession must ask itself why people cannot be burdened with the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Singapore’s Chief Justice reflects on convergence with Australia
In remarks delivered to Australian barristers, Singaporean Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon SC outlined the importance of investment in the shared international legal ...
THE BAR • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Metadata laws must be urgently reformed
The Morrison Government must move to scale back federal metadata laws in the wake of the “extraordinary high rate” at which the AFP is accessing the communications ...
POLITICS • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Creevey Russell appoints new personal law practitioner
Queensland-based firm Creevey Russell Lawyers has expanded its personal law team with the appointment of a boutique lawyer from Adelaide.
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Mills Oakley adds partner to Canberra office
National firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its commercial litigation capability by hiring a new partner in the nation’s capital.
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
What are the features of a successful in-house team?
An award-winning corporate counsel unit has outlined what it sees as being the key signs that an in-house legal team is operating seamlessly and productively on all ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Who bears responsibility for culture, and can it be regulated?
The idea that federal bodies can oversee or dictate the culture of large organisations is an “illusion” – it has to instead come from senior management, argues one ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Jul 2019
