Peter Dutton’s defamation proceedings ‘cause for real concern’

As part of the ongoing fallout from Parliament House’s recent onslaught of sexual harassment and assault allegations, federal Defence Minister Peter Dutton has launched ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021

SA Chief Justice creates dedicated email, offers to meet sexual harassment complainants in person 

Following a damning report into sexual harassment and assault in the state’s judicial system, the South Australian Chief Justice has offered to meet victims in person and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021

Senate inquiry should look beyond forced labour in China: human rights lawyers

Human rights lawyers have argued that potential new laws targeting forced labour in China should be broadened to target the 25 million people trapped globally.

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021

Sydney university wins international mooting competition

Law students with the University of Sydney have walked away from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition with its top prize. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021

Solicitor who falsely claimed witness to signature reprimanded

A NSW solicitor who falsely claimed to witness a signature on an enduring power of attorney and failed to disclose the effect of the document to the principal before it ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021

WA criminal court shortages causing ‘great strain’ to community

The Western Australian Law Society has called on the government to urgently provide more criminal courts across the state to relieve the “great strain” on the system

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021

Free legal help to open up ‘end of line’ for veterans

Veterans who have been refused a disability pension will be able to access free legal help to appeal the decisions, Queensland Legal Aid said. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021

Victoria commits to redesign, new court facilities 

Faster legal services, managing COVID backlogs and inclusive designs are front of mind for two new court facility developments across Victoria. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021

SA appoints new court administrator

A former Department of Premier and Cabinet executive director will soon commence her new appointment as the head of South Australian Courts Administration Authority.

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021