Breach of international laws ‘morally reprehensible’, advocacy group says
Legal advocates are concerned the Morrison government is comfortable in the knowledge that transferring a person outside of Australia who they understand could be harmed ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Appeal ‘missed opportunity’ for transgender reforms
A Queensland Court of Appeal decision to overturn an apology order has brought into question the state’s approach to transgender rights, a legal centre has argued.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Porter officially removed from A-G role
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that Christian Porter will step away from the federal Attorney-General portfolio.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
‘Tough Love’: An incredible story of swapping boxing rings for courtrooms
REVIEW: Growing up during South Africa’s apartheid and forced to endure horrors no one ever should, Lovemore Ndou committed his life to making a name for himself as a ...
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021
Barrister found unfit to continue practice, removed from roll
A barrister who was found to have primarily practised in NSW but held a Queensland practising certificate has been removed from the roll of practitioners.
BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021
‘Important but sad point’: Human rights lawyers call on government to implement new LGBTQI+ recommendations
Lawyers with a human rights legal organisation have called on the government to adopt all recommendations addressed at gay and transgender hate crimes, which could ...
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Mar 2021
Porter to remain in cabinet but reshuffle imminent
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that federal Attorney-General Christian Porter will remain in cabinet but is yet to release details of the speculated ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Porter allegation will ‘taint the legal profession’, criminal lawyer says
A criminal and family lawyer with experience in sexual assault from his own wrongful conviction, from watching the effects of it unfold with close family and from ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Mar 2021
‘Enough to enough’: Call to action to end sexual harassment in workplaces
When workplace relations partner Fay Calderone called for the leaders of Australia to stand up against sexual harassment in their workplaces, she was met with silence
NEWLAW • Thu, 25 Mar 2021
