Journalist asks court to shut down racial discrimination case
Former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis asked the Federal Court to strike out all or parts of a statement of claim that alleged she breached the Racial Discrimination Act ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Jul 2025
Primary carer decision a game changer for employers and their lawyers
A court decision on paid parental leave has set the tone for disputes between new parents and their employers, a special counsel shared.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Threats to Australian judges soar at alarming speeds
Threats made against Australian judicial officers have surged in recent years and are only expected to worsen in the coming months.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Erudite Legal’s bid to postpone bankruptcy hearing falls apart
Two directors and an ousted lawyer behind the controversial firm Erudite Legal made one last attempt to put off a final hearing into bankruptcy proceedings brought by the ...
SME LAW • Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Court allows victims of invasive airport searches to sue
A decision to restrict a group of women from suing Qatar Airways for invasive searches at Doha has been overturned by the Federal Court.
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Strike-off follows lawyer’s drunken court appearance
The smell of liquor followed a “grossly intoxicated” solicitor into the Magistrates Court, where he was observed “red and flushed”, unsteady on his feet, and slurring his ...
SME LAW • Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Holding Redlich makes 2 senior hires
Holding Redlich’s workplace relations and safety practice has been strengthened with the appointment of a partner and special counsel.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Single women, same-sex couples discriminated by Medicare, class action alleges
A new class action has alleged that Medicare has denied equal access to fertility treatment rebates for single women and same-sex couples.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Clyde & Co promotes indemnity partner
A partner who specialises in professional indemnity and liability insurance has been promoted at Clyde & Co.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jul 2025
