Porter successfully blocks media outlets from using secret court material
The former federal attorney-general has again won a legal bid in the Federal Court, this time to restrict two major media outlets from using secret parts of the ABC’s ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Aug 2021
Requests for legal service increase to 90% amid latest lockdowns
New data has suggested that requests for legal advice have increased by 90 per cent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as communication breakdowns and immense ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Aug 2021
‘Unfounded’ criticisms made of judge, Chief Justice says
The Chief Justice of the Federal Court has now weighed in on a controversial report about the alleged impartiality of judges, labelling it as “unfounded” criticism.
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Aug 2021
The time for shock and ‘uncomfortable realisations’ around sexual harassment is over, WA Chief Justice says
After a year of sexual harassment and discrimination revelations, the Western Australian Chief Justice has asked that legal practitioners reflect on their initial shock ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
42 registrars appointed to newly merged Family and Federal Circuit Court
After a widespread recruitment campaign, 42 new registrars have been appointed to the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to assist in enhanced ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
SA child abuse legislation ‘long overdue but welcome’ reform
Proposed new South Australian legislation will prevent unincorporated organisations from relying on a legal technicality to avoid being sued for child abuse in a change ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Aug 2021
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
