Leading firms launch mental health alliance centred on workplaces

Four major Australian law firms have joined 11 other businesses in launching the new, expert-guided mental health alliance aimed at improving wellbeing in the workplace

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Canberra lawyer fails to prove Law Society had no jurisdiction to discipline

A Canberra-based lawyer has lost a bid to have his four disciplinary orders dismissed, disputing that the Law Society of the ACT did not have the jurisdiction to penalise ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Sexual harassment review now open to submissions

An independent review into how Victoria’s courts can address sexual harassment and better support people with such experiences has opened submissions.

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Inquiry set to hear about diverse experiences of family violence

The parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence is preparing for its first public hearings with peak community organisations involved in this space.

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Omnibus Emergency Bill prepared for amendments

The Victorian government is set to announce that it will amend its COVID-19 Omnibus Emergency Bill in light of concerns from major legal organisations and commissions.

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Leaders in law recognised for lifelong commitment to mental health promotion

Leading legal professionals who have advocated the promotion of mental health in the profession have been recognised for their lifelong dedication and contributions.

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

How an investment in cleaner energies is expected to shape deal activity

The Coalition government has released its plans for accelerating the development and research of alternative and renewable energy sources, so what does this mean for the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Body-cam decision needs ‘urgent revision’, ALA says

A recent decision to prevent lawyers from compelling body-camera footage from police in Victoria has been slammed by the legal bodies that are seeking urgent reform.

BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Oct 2020

Body found in search of missing Judge Guy Andrew

Five days after he went missing, Queensland Police discovered the body of Brisbane’s Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew in bushland.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020