‘Be bold’: Chief Justice delivers powerful speech on future of female lawyers

In an inspirational speech delivered to some of Australia’s future, female lawyers, the ACT Chief Justice has asked that they remember the women who fought for rights ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Mental health defence to receive language overhaul

The NSW government has confirmed that a successful mental health defence will be receiving a new definition in hopes that it will bring comfort to victims and their ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Breach of international laws ‘morally reprehensible’, advocacy group says

Legal advocates are concerned the Morrison government is comfortable in the knowledge that transferring a person outside of Australia who they understand could be harmed ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Appeal ‘missed opportunity’ for transgender reforms 

A Queensland Court of Appeal decision to overturn an apology order has brought into question the state’s approach to transgender rights, a legal centre has argued. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Porter officially removed from A-G role

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that Christian Porter will step away from the federal Attorney-General portfolio.  

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021

‘Tough Love’: An incredible story of swapping boxing rings for courtrooms

REVIEW: Growing up during South Africa’s apartheid and forced to endure horrors no one ever should, Lovemore Ndou committed his life to making a name for himself as a ...

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021

Barrister found unfit to continue practice, removed from roll

A barrister who was found to have primarily practised in NSW but held a Queensland practising certificate has been removed from the roll of practitioners.

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021

‘Important but sad point’: Human rights lawyers call on government to implement new LGBTQI+ recommendations

Lawyers with a human rights legal organisation have called on the government to adopt all recommendations addressed at gay and transgender hate crimes, which could ...

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021

Porter to remain in cabinet but reshuffle imminent

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that federal Attorney-General Christian Porter will remain in cabinet but is yet to release details of the speculated ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 26 Mar 2021