Tasmanian commission into child sexual abuse formally established 

An inquiry examining the Tasmanian government’s responses to allegations and incidents of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts has been formally established and ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Vic Bar withdraws financial support from peak legal body

Talks between the Victorian Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia negotiating a $230,000 capitation fee have broken down, leading the former to withdraw its ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Law firm hosts Mars One astronaut to celebrate women

An NSW-based law firm hosted over 200 guests to hear from inspiring Mars One astronaut candidate Dianne McGrath to talk about gender equality, community connections, food ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

High-profile defamation proceedings continue

The defamation proceedings between a high-profile Sydney lawyer and a News Corp media subsidiary are ongoing following allegations made to the Federal Court that an ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Legal academic appointed to UN committee

An academic and lawyer with the University of New South Wales has been elected chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Mar 2021

NSW introduces laws to overturn child abuse payouts

Attorney-General Mark Speakman has announced a suite of new laws that will alter “unfair” payouts to child sexual abuse victims and improve their access to justice

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Mar 2021

What Porter can and can’t do as A-G when he returns

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter is due to return to his role by the end of the month but will not be permitted to resume some of his usual duties.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Mar 2021

Temporary COVID measures made permanent in Victorian courts

A number of temporary COVID-19 measures put in place to ensure the administration of justice would operate smoothly during the global crisis will be made permanent under ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Mar 2021

Solicitor jailed for 10 years for misappropriating millions meant for charities

A Sydney-based solicitor has been jailed for 10 years for misappropriating more than $6 million that two deceased clients had left to charitable organisations.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Mar 2021