Environmental Protection Authority updates prosecution guidelines

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has updated guidelines that govern how and if it can launch legal proceedings and pursue prosecutions under its legislation.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Partners from lower socio-economic backgrounds take 2 years longer to advance

A UK study has found partners from a lower socio-economic background, who are culturally diverse or are female took far longer to advance to senior positions.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Leading barristers appointed to coveted rank of senior counsel in NSW and Victoria

The NSW Bar Association and Victorian Bar have announced a suite of new appointees to senior counsel for 2020.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

NRF senior consultant joins Queensland Law Society board

A senior consultant at Norton Rose Fulbright has joined the Queensland Law Society’s council where he intends to start making a “significant contribution” to its ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Lawyer X inquiry commits to restoring confidence in Victorian legal community

In an address of “attacks” aimed at them from Nicola Gobbo and Victoria Police, inquiry lawyers have accused both parties of attempting to diminish public confidence in ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

Auditor-General Act overdue for its 10-year review

A joint committee is set to review whether any reform is needed for the Auditor-General Act 1997 as it commences the routine 10-year evaluation of governance frameworks

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

Judge rules against last-minute bid to postpone Victorian curfew trial

The Victorian Supreme Court has ordered that the curfew challenge and examinations of a senior health bureaucrat must go ahead and deliver closing submissions by Friday ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

Rockhampton Magistrates Court welcomes permanent judicial appointment

In a move celebrated by the Queensland Law Society, the state government has made a permanent judicial appointment to the Rockhampton Magistrates Court.

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020

Women’s Legal Service appeals for $25m to address chronic underfunding

With chronic underfunding to family violence legal assistance turning away 40 per cent of victims, Women’s Legal Services Australia has appealed for a rescue package.

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2020