Roundtable of legal experts addresses sexual harassment 

As the profession reels from the recent Dyson Heydon revelations, the Law Council of Australia held a national roundtable to address the prevalence of sexual harassment

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jul 2020

LCA concerned ASIO Act amendments will be an overreach

The design of intrusive and coercive powers held by intelligence operatives like ASIO may remain secretive but it must also be proportionate, a major legal body said.

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jul 2020

Top 10 post-COVID predictions for law

As the Australian and global economies move from the COVID-19 crisis and into new realities, the legal profession should prepare for a suite of changes to the business.

SME LAW • Thu, 09 Jul 2020

Victoria postpones start of jury trials as cases soar

Hopes of returning juries to criminal trials have been slashed as Victoria sees a major upswing in the number of infected COVID-19 cases.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jul 2020

Trade expert weighs in on how to repair China tariffs

While tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, an expert has weighed in on how to repair the trade disputes between Australia and China.

SME LAW • Wed, 08 Jul 2020

Firms should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment

Legal workplaces should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment in a bid to create a culture that is supportive of victims, rather than wait until after a ...

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020

Australia offers safe haven amid controversial national security laws

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is actively considering offering safe haven to Hong Kong residents following the passing of controversial laws. 

SME LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020

LCA calls for review of prohibited items in immigration detention centres

Australia’s major legal body has fought on behalf of immigration detainees for the right to use a mobile phone, which is instrumental in accessing critical legal advice

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020

‘Nightmare of serious errors’: How Australia’s miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions are crippling the criminal justice system

From taking the fall for a dingo, simply being the wrong person in the wrong place, or just hopping into bed with a shady lawyer, Australia’s many miscarriages of justice ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020