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Investa Commercial and Manulife enter joint venture for Sydney property
Investa Commercial and Manulife have been assisted by Corrs Chambers Westgarth and DLA Piper in the acquisition of property in Martin Place, Sydney.
SME LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Tasmanian sex abuse inquiry names commissioner amid allegations
With over a dozen Tasmanian public servants facing abuse allegations, the state’s Attorney-General has named a commissioner to oversee an inquiry into the government ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Employment law expert criticises Uber Eats’ new business model
A compensation firm has hit back at Uber Eats after the food delivery service overhauled its business model and has joined a union in suggesting the changes will force ...
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
‘Once in a generation opportunity’: ALRC to review financial services laws
The Australian Law Reform Commission has been tasked with simplifying the unnecessary complexity in Australia’s financial services laws.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
SA appoints newest Supreme Court judge
South Australia’s Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has welcomed the newest, high-profile appointment to the state’s Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
Climate change hearings set the stage for future legislation
Public hearings into climate change legislation will come to a close soon after setting the stage for a new independent body to manage and enforce relevant laws.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
COVID-19 no excuse for 2nd-year delay, ALA says
On the second anniversary of the financial services royal commission, a peak body for Australian lawyers has called on the federal government to stop using COVID-19 as an ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
Australia’s largest women’s health class action returns to Federal Court
One of Australia’s largest women’s health class action will return to the Federal Court to fight against an appeal seeking to overturn a landmark decision delivered in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
Governments urged to overhaul environment laws to avoid ongoing decline
A once-in-a-decade review of Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act has found that “fundamental reform”, independent bodies and rigorous compliance ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 31 Jan 2021