Updates from the profession for new lawyers: Witness K, Porter and Lawyer X

In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé looks at the most important updates from across the legal profession. This time, it includes an update on the former ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Solicitor charged with DV faces removal from roll of practitioners

A solicitor charged with a serious offence of common assault – domestic violence has been found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Jun 2021

Me Too movement and ‘belated accountability’ encouraged Porter allegations

A number of new documents used during the trial of Christian Porter’s barrister have been made publicly available for the first time, including interviews of the friend ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Jun 2021

Christian Porter lodges appeal in Federal Court

Christian Porter has lodged appeal documents in the Federal Court over a decision made during proceedings against his defamation barrister Sue Chrysanthou, a day after ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 25 Jun 2021

2 more attempts to launch Porter inquiry shut down

Two ministers have now failed to introduce a bill to Parliament that would investigate if former attorney-general Christian Porter is a fit and proper person to continue ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jun 2021

New Lawyer X legislation introduced to Victorian Parliament

Seven months after the final Lawyer X inquiry report was released, new legislation to ensure recommendations are delivered effectively with the powers of an independent ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Jun 2021

Victims’ experiences to be tested in criminal justice system

The experiences of victims within the justice system when it comes to decisions and processes will be examined in a new inquiry to determine if updated laws or policies ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jun 2021

‘It was a harrowing ordeal’: Original dossier that details Christian Porter rape allegations made public

The dossier that detailed three rape allegations against former attorney-general Christian Porter has been made public for the first time.

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Jun 2021

Criminal lawyer facing Supreme Court over sexual assault charges found guilty of contempt of court for lock changes

A prominent criminal lawyer who was accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl has been found guilty of contempt of court for having the locks of his Melbourne ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Jun 2021