Government partner lured from national firm

A national law firm has nabbed a partner from Moray & Agnew as part of its efforts to invest further in commonwealth government practice.

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Feb 2021

Qld law school appoints new acting head of school  

The University of Queensland Law School has appointed an acting head of school to take over from outgoing dean of law Professor Patrick Parkinson.

NEWLAW • Wed, 10 Feb 2021

WaterNSW secures $242m for design and construction of dam

WaterNSW has been advised by Ashurst on the redesign and construction of the Dungowan Dam. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Feb 2021

Judge rules against government over ‘unfair’ attempts to prevent Bernard Collaery’s use of new barrister

In vacating appeal dates, Justice John Burns said the Attorney-General’s solicitors carried a “disturbing suggestion” that they could refuse Bernard Collaery’s new legal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021

‘Pathetic and weak’: Firm slams government response to dust diseases

A leading dust disease law firm has joined calls by the Australian Workers’ Union for tougher national regulations to protect workers from deadly silica dust. 

SME LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021

Hall & Wilcox hires new transport and trade partner

The specialist insurance, transport and logistics capabilities at national firm Hall & Wilcox have been broadened with the appointment of a new partner. 

SME LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021

A-G appoints Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security

Attorney-General Christian Porter has announced the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021

New decision challenges workers compensation scheme

A client has been awarded the right to have her weekly payments indexed to a date before amendments were made to the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme in a decision that ...

SME LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021

New Labrador takes witness stand in Victorian courts

The Victorian government has expanded the Court Dog Program to allow vulnerable witnesses to draw on support from a four-legged friend while giving evidence. 

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Feb 2021