Woman faces money laundering charge amid law firm investigation

The Crime and Corruption Commission has charged another woman linked to a Brisbane law firm that is currently being investigated for money laundering and fraud. 

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Feb 2021

Former ATO deputy commissioner joins BigLaw firm

A major Australian firm has bolstered its tax controversy team with the appointment of a former deputy commissioner of international at the Australian Taxation Office

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Feb 2021

750k customers could join CommBank class action

The Federal Court has issued more than 750,000 Australians with notices to advise that they may be eligible for a class action against Commonwealth Bank.

SME LAW • Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Sydney partner among global promotions rounds

A Sydney-based practitioner specialising in restructuring and insolvency will join the ranks of partner at a global law firm. 

SME LAW • Thu, 25 Feb 2021

Chief Justice welcomes Newcastle lawyers for first time in 25 years

For the first time in 25 years, Newcastle hosted the NSW Chief Justice and three top judges to admit new lawyers into the profession. 

NEWLAW • Thu, 25 Feb 2021

Victorian Bar launches online health and wellbeing portal

Victorian barristers can now access information and resources for mental health and wellbeing via a new portal designed by the Victorian Bar. The chair of its health and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021

Senate inquiry to fix ‘broken’ family migration system

A Senate inquiry into Australia’s family migration program is an opportunity to reform a “broken system that has been failing families for years”, human rights lawyers ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021

Family and Federal Circuit Courts respond to merger

Despite consistently denying commenting on government policy in the past, the Family and Federal Circuit Courts have responded to the controversial merger. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021

Law Society requests more magistrates, technology in ‘busiest jurisdiction’

The Law Society of NSW will spend 2021 focusing on regional areas to ensure that local courts and tribunals are properly resourced – starting with Coffs Harbour. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Feb 2021