Age of criminal responsibility is ‘out of step with the rest of the world’
Following the release of its road map to raising the age of criminal responsibility, the ACT AG has pledged to “provide better alternatives” to children in custody.
POLITICS • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
Baker McKenzie bolsters construction practice
Baker McKenzie has strengthened its construction practice in Sydney with the appointment of a new partner.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
Community legal sector to receive $83m investment
The NSW Premier has injected a record investment into the community legal sector, which he said will bridge gaps in the system.
POLITICS • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
‘The legal profession is vital to the health of Australian society’
Lawyers contribute to Australian society and communities in a variety of different and unseen ways, a new report has highlighted.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Nov 2021
Upgrade work on Hobsons Bay to begin
Melbourne Water has been advised by international law firm Allens on the Hobsons Bay upgrade project.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Nov 2021
LiveTiles secures $10m funding round
LegalVision has advised a venture capital company on a $10 million funding round to help LiveTiles develop new products and continue to grow.
NEWLAW • Sun, 07 Nov 2021
‘Businesses can be a force for good’: Legalite’s workplace giving initiative
Finding charities that staff and clients can take an interest in will help drive workplace giving, according to Legalite.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Nov 2021
National firm adds 31
Following its merger with a Melbourne-based practice, a national law firm has welcomed 31 new staff, including six partners.
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Nov 2021
Ashurst and Aurecon team up in ‘industry-first’ alliance
Global law firm Ashurst has partnered up with Aurecon in order to offer integrated risk consulting and technical and legal expertise to business leaders.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Nov 2021
