Report on child and youth protection will ‘restore trust in system’

Under proposed recommendations into the child and youth protection services, carers and families may appeal against decisions regarding children in care.

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

Justice targets are a ‘wish list’ that lack real ambition, legal bodies say

The government’s goal to reduce incarceration rates of Indigenous people down to 15 per cent by 2023 is “setting our sights too low” and lacks committed, ambitious action

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

What does Victoria’s lockdown mean for courts?

As Melbourne closes back down for the next six weeks, courts prepare for a longer remote period – so what does that mean for those who still need to make in-person ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

ACT Bar shuts down new AFP commissioner’s concerns

The death of a Canberra bikie gang leader has prompted the new AFP commissioner to publicly call for anti-consorting laws in the territory, but the ACT Bar Association ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

VCAT prepares for post-COVID with new partnership

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has partnered with a dispute resolution platform to assist in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

WA Law Society mourns loss of Honourable Michael Murray

The Law Society of Western Australia has remembered the Honourable Michael Murray AM QC as a “giant in the legal profession” and extends their sympathies to his family

BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Aug 2020

Tribunal upholds finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct

An NSW solicitor has lost a bid to appeal a 2018 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct for failing to identify her client before taking any legal action.

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Aug 2020

Firm alleges human rights violation against column

A firm that has been at the centre of media controversy has reportedly filed a complaint alleging a major media column violated human rights laws.

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Aug 2020

Top-tier team loses senior solicitors to boutique

A team of one principal solicitor, two special counsel and a senior associate has moved from a top-tier team and into a boutique practice.

BIG LAW • Fri, 31 Jul 2020