Australian human rights laws identified as reason for ‘significant’ concern
Several existing laws have been identified as a “significant” human rights concern from many countries that have recommended Australia address its glaring issues.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Jan 2021
Victorian lawyer provided ‘potentially damaging’ information on client to police
Court documents before the Victorian Supreme Court have revealed that slain gangland lawyer Joseph Acquaro discussed a client with police shortly after the Lawyer X saga
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Jan 2021
‘Australia must do better’: Human rights lawyers warn before review
As the Australian government prepares for the United Nations Human Rights Council, lawyers have provided recommendations to member states to fix its consistent failings
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Jan 2021
Brisbane firm fails to pause compensation hearing pending negligence suit
The managing partner of a Brisbane-based firm has failed to convince the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal to hold off on a compensation order pending a ...
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Sydney partner claims Law Society owes him apology
The Sydney lawyer who made controversial statements about Melbourne’s mask order has claimed that he was “right all along” and has asked that the Law Society apologise ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Profession pays respects to Colin Lovitt SC
Colleagues, friends and family have remembered long-serving, Victorian criminal defence barrister Colin Lovitt SC as a passionate and formidable lawyer.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Family Court plans reduced waiting times, improving access in 2021
The Chief Justice of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia has announced that efforts to reduce waiting times and improve access to justice will ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Open justice laws called into question with new consultation
Laws that govern disclosure and publication of court and tribunal information, including suppression orders, could be reformed as these undergo public consultation.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Solicitor who made false statements faces caution and costs order
The Council of the NSW Law Society is seeking a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct and a caution against a solicitor for making a false statement.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Jan 2021
