Victorian legal professionals exempt from childcare restrictions

Victorian solicitors and barristers have been provided a critical exemption to the state’s childcare restrictions, allowing for assistance during online proceedings.

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020

‘Fit and proper person’ test divides NZ courts

A man convicted of multiple driving offences, including driving under the influence, has had to convince New Zealand’s courts that he is a fit and proper person to ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020

Magistrates Court inquiry addresses ongoing trial concerns

A nine-month inquiry into the management of family and domestic violence matters in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia has shed light on the consequences of the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020

‘The Truth Hurts’: The fault lines in the criminal justice system

From battered victims, disadvantaged clients and even a serial killer, barrister Andrew Boe has taken cues from his own career to argue that the criminal justice system ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020

National firm fails to provide ‘accurate’ cost estimate in dispute

A national law firm’s cost estimate provided to a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute failed to comply with requirements under the Legal Profession Uniform ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020

‘No time to wait’ to thwart Clive Palmer’s $30bn damages claim

In an unprecedented move, the Western Australian government introduced, discussed and passed legislation to protect the state from a $30 billion claim within just two ...

SME LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020

Parramatta courthouse avoids shutdown amid COVID case

A Western Sydney courthouse has confirmed a worker returned a positive coronavirus diagnosis but there was no need to shut down for cleaning.

SME LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020

Queensland’s 24-hour backflip on media laws

The Queensland government has backflipped on controversial media laws which, had they been passed, would have put journalists behind bars for corruption reporting.

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020

National practice returns to full remuneration ahead of schedule

A national legal practice has confirmed all staff and partners will return to their normal salaries from the next pay period, two months ahead of schedule.

BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Aug 2020