Lauren Croft

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Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.

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RBA makes first cash rate call for 2024

In this special announcement, brought to you by Legal Home Loans, we reveal the Reserve Bank’s first cash rate decision for 2024.

BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Feb 2024

Trust in courts is an ‘essential element’ of a ‘robust and properly functioning democracy’

Following CJ Bell’s recent remarks about trust in the US court system, Australian legal bodies have emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the Australian court ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024

Important skills for young legal professionals in an evolving landscape

As the legal industry continually evolves, law students will face a multitude of challenges and opportunities. Here, final-year and award-winning law students outline the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024

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30 Under 30 winner promoted to director

Adelaide firm WRP Legal & Advisory has promoted four, including one award-winning senior associate to director.

SME LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024

McCabes launches new internship program for Indigenous lawyers

National law firm McCabes Lawyers has launched a new initiative and internship program to support and encourage Indigenous youth into a legal career.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024

ACCC: Australia’s ‘inefficient and ineffective’ merger laws need urgent reform

Despite continued resistance from stakeholders, new data has shown that many mergers and acquisitions are not being reported properly – evidence that the ACCC said proves ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Feb 2024

FOI Act needs reform following robodebt disaster

Following the robodebt royal commission, legal academics have called for reforms to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

POLITICS • Thu, 01 Feb 2024

RCR Lawyers acquires Brisbane boutique

SME firm Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers has acquired a boutique firm in Brisbane in addition to promoting a partner.

SME LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024

‘Maintaining your sense of purpose’ through hardship

While juggling two young children and a new business, this principal lawyer experienced a house fire – and more than a year later, she has learnt a lot about resilience ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024

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