Judge responds to rule of law controversy in Minters leadership decision
Following the controversial decision to push out MinterEllison chief executive Annette Kimmitt, a NSW Supreme Court judge has warned that while solicitors are not held to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
‘Be bold’: Chief Justice delivers powerful speech on future of female lawyers
In an inspirational speech delivered to some of Australia’s future, female lawyers, the ACT Chief Justice has asked that they remember the women who fought for rights ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Mental health defence to receive language overhaul
The NSW government has confirmed that a successful mental health defence will be receiving a new definition in hopes that it will bring comfort to victims and their ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Mar 2021
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
