Lack of confidence in Hong Kong law justifies suspending treaties, LCA says
The Law Council of Australia has addressed a committee investigating the suspension of treaties between Australia and Hong Kong amid ongoing political and legal tensions
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Judicial appointments to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court
The Victorian government has appointed four new legal professionals as judges to the state’s Magistrates’ Court, each bringing extensive experience to the roles.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
SA government votes in ‘momentous win’ for reproductive rights
A legal human rights group has celebrated a decision by South Australian MPs to vote in favour of creating safe access zones around abortion clinics.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Law Society welcomes first female president, vice-president’s executive team in 87 years
For the first time since 1933, the ACT Law Society has announced its new executive committee will be led by a female president and vice-presidents.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Victoria Police accuse RCMPI lawyers of ‘falling into error’
Counsel assisting the Lawyer X inquiry have been accused of failing to make sufficient arguments for and against their findings that several current and former Victoria ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
BHP secures renewable power purchase agreement in Qld
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has assisted BHP in a renewable power purchase agreement for a Queensland mining operation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
LCA publishes best practice guide for elder financial abuse
Legal practitioners can now access a best practice guide for identifying and addressing financial elder abuse in the preparation of wills and advance planning documents
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
McCabe Curwood welcomes new principal in corporate group
A new principal has joined McCabe Curwood to head up the firm’s corporate and M&A practice and enable stronger growth throughout the group.
SME LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Keolis Downer wins bid to operate Adelaide train services
Keolis Downer has succeeded in its bid to operate and maintain train services under a contract with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
