Federal government fights to overturn landmark decision in Love v Commonwealth

The federal government is seeking to overturn the findings in Love v Commonwealth as part of its appeal of a decision to release a Mununjali man from immigration ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Feb 2022

Brisbane school’s controversial contract glimpse into freedoms allowed under Religious Discrimination Bill

A Brisbane Christian school’s contract labelling homosexuality a “sexual immorality” is only a glimpse into what faith-based schools will have the power to do if the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Feb 2022

ACT courts and profession expected to adapt to ‘enormous shifts’ in 2022

Although commended for its ability to administer justice despite the challenges of lockdowns and restrictions, ACT courts should expect to continue this work well into ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Jan 2022

Qld Crime and Corruption Commission chairman resigns

Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran QC has resigned, citing that his relationship with a parliamentary committee had “broken down irretrievably” ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Jan 2022

‘Cruel, unnecessary’: Legal groups call for end to indefinite detention

Alongside human rights organisations, legal groups have thrown their support behind a proposed bill that would end indefinite and arbitrary immigration detention and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Jan 2022

Nurse-turned-lawyer appointed to State Administrative Tribunal

A former registered nurse-turned-lawyer with a focus on medical and health matters has been appointed to the Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal after a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Jan 2022

Predictions for dispute resolutions in 2022

In addition to more cyber attacks, increased ESG litigation and further emphasis on cryptocurrencies, the dispute resolution space can expect a lot of changes over the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Jan 2022

LCA acknowledges practitioners on Australia Day 2022 Honours List

The Law Council has congratulated the members of the legal profession who were recognised for their service to the law in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List.

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Jan 2022

Planning lawyer appointed deputy president of State Administrative Tribunal

A planning and environmental lawyer with more than two decades of experience as both a solicitor and barrister has been appointed a judge of the District Court of Western ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Jan 2022