NZ Bar calls for urgent evacuation of Afghan female judges
The New Zealand Bar Association has echoed calls for the government to help secure the safe passage and refuge for Afghan women judges and their families who are facing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
Sexual abuse judgement sends ‘clear message’ to young survivors
No matter how long ago an atrocious act of sexual abuse against a child occurred, justice can still be served and perpetrators held to account, an abuse solicitor said
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
‘Alarming’ rush of surveillance bill may have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers, says HRLC
A new surveillance bill that has been rushed through by the Morrison government has largely ignored critical recommendations made by a parliamentary joint committee to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
‘Always had an eye to the future’: NSW profession farewells longest-serving chief magistrate
Reflecting on the 33 years spent at the bar, the NSW profession has bid farewell to the state’s longest-serving chief magistrate and commended him for his years spent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Law Society council fails to establish grounds for disciplinary action, overlooks critical details in decision
A solicitor who billed former clients for 11 years of legal services at a significantly discounted rate was subjected to an investigation by the ACT Law Society’s council ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Urgent reforms needed to address Victoria’s ‘imprisonment crisis’, HRLC says
Fears that Victoria is in the midst of an “imprisonment crisis” are behind a number of recommendations made to the Andrews government’s inquiry into the criminal legal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
‘Victims deserve attention and action’: Michael Kirby promotes gathering witness testimony remotely amid Afghanistan crisis
A detailed guide on collecting witness testimony for human rights investigations even in restricted areas comes as “vivid images on television screens in our homes” show ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Qld firm welcomes new special counsel
A Queensland-based firm has added to its wills and estates team with the appointment of a new special counsel.
SME LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Virtus Health acquires Adora Fertility, 3 day hospitals from Healius Limited
Virtus Health Limited has acquired Adora Fertility and three day hospitals from Healius Limited valued at $45 million with assistance from Gilchrist Connell.
SME LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
