Diversity and inclusion progress ‘slow and frustrating’
Despite the efforts and the assurances from leading global companies to address the underrepresentation and promote inclusion in the workplace, there has been a “slow and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Feb 2022
Half of young lawyers expected to leave current role: IBA
More than half of young lawyers have indicated that they are likely to leave their current role in the next five years. While some will move into different fields, others ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Feb 2022
Facebook to face criminal charges in Australia
Facebook will face criminal proceedings in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia “on behalf of everyday Australians” over allegations that it has committed offences ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Feb 2022
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
