Barrister fails to appeal order to remove his name from roll of practitioners
A barrister who owed the Australian Taxation Office in excess of $550,000 has failed to have orders removing his name set aside but was permitted a downgraded finding ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
LIV welcomes family violence training in major courts
New training programs designed to improve court responses to family violence have been welcomed by Victoria’s premier legal body.
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Peter Dutton’s defamation proceedings ‘cause for real concern’
As part of the ongoing fallout from Parliament House’s recent onslaught of sexual harassment and assault allegations, federal Defence Minister Peter Dutton has launched ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
SA Chief Justice creates dedicated email, offers to meet sexual harassment complainants in person
Following a damning report into sexual harassment and assault in the state’s judicial system, the South Australian Chief Justice has offered to meet victims in person and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Senate inquiry should look beyond forced labour in China: human rights lawyers
Human rights lawyers have argued that potential new laws targeting forced labour in China should be broadened to target the 25 million people trapped globally.
BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Sydney university wins international mooting competition
Law students with the University of Sydney have walked away from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition with its top prize.
BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
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
