Solicitor who falsely claimed witness to signature reprimanded
A NSW solicitor who falsely claimed to witness a signature on an enduring power of attorney and failed to disclose the effect of the document to the principal before it ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
WA criminal court shortages causing ‘great strain’ to community
The Western Australian Law Society has called on the government to urgently provide more criminal courts across the state to relieve the “great strain” on the system
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Free legal help to open up ‘end of line’ for veterans
Veterans who have been refused a disability pension will be able to access free legal help to appeal the decisions, Queensland Legal Aid said.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Victoria commits to redesign, new court facilities
Faster legal services, managing COVID backlogs and inclusive designs are front of mind for two new court facility developments across Victoria.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
SA appoints new court administrator
A former Department of Premier and Cabinet executive director will soon commence her new appointment as the head of South Australian Courts Administration Authority.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Victoria Chief Justice removes further COVID-19 restrictions
In light of the state’s major improvement with managing coronavirus cases, Victorian Chief Justice Anne Ferguson has advised that many restrictions will be lifted.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Police inability to take action will lead to more murders, lawyers warn
The horrific murder of Kelly Wilkinson and the numerous failures of the system to prevent further domestic violence incidents will not be fixed with another, ineffective ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Solicitor sentenced for child abuse offences struck from roll
A solicitor whose practising certificate was first suspended after pleading guilty to possession of child abuse material has now officially been removed from the roll of ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Apr 2021
High Court reviews ‘inexcusable’ relationship between judge and barrister
The High Court is considering whether to allow an appeal to a Family Court decision after it was disclosed that the judge and a barrister in the matter had a relationship ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Apr 2021
