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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
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
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