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
Principal accused of sexual harassment to face tribunal
The personal phone number belonging to a young female solicitor who resigned amid allegations of bullying and sexual harassment was included on an advertisement for ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Jan 2022
Corrs poaches Allen & Overy’s head of debt and projects
Independent law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has announced Allen & Overy’s head of debt and projects practice will be making the move over.
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Jan 2022
