CBA appoints Carmel Mulhern to executive group counsel
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has appointed Carmel Mulhern to its executive leadership team as group executive group counsel and governance.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Aug 2019
Misconduct allegations against Victorian judge dismissed
An allegation against a County Court judge that alcohol purchased using Coroners Court funds was removed for personal use has been dismissed.
THE BAR • Tue, 27 Aug 2019
Who has jurisdiction when crimes are committed in space?
The first alleged act of criminal conduct in outer space, which came to light in recent days, begs the question: what, and whose, laws apply?
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Culture of ‘hierarchy and fear’ must be discarded by law firms
If law firms are to attract and maintain the right talent, there must be a cultural shift away from outdated models and movement towards greater immersion, argues one ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Repeal of medevac laws will lessen our compliance with international obligations
Not only do the medevac laws cost taxpayers less for refugee transfers, but they also ensure better compliance with Australia’s legal duties.
POLITICS • Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Bipartisanship needed to address prison numbers, says former NSW A-G
The number of people imprisoned, both in NSW and across the country, will continue to rise unless there is a bipartisan approach from both sides of politics as well as a ...
POLITICS • Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Public drunkenness to be decriminalised in Victoria
The Andrews Labor government will abolish the crime of public drunkenness and replace it with an Aboriginal-led health-based response, in order to provide vulnerable ...
POLITICS • Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Satisfaction with law firms at 5-year low
Exclusive research has shown satisfaction among Australian legal professionals has dropped to its lowest point in five years.
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Aug 2019
NSW to introduce chatbots to help solve legal queries
One-quarter of a million dollars has been invested into designing and building a chatbot to help vulnerable people solve common legal problems in New South Wales, the ...
POLITICS • Thu, 22 Aug 2019
