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Victoria’s contingency fee legislation ‘regrettable’, NSW Bar says
The Victorian government’s decision to legislate contingency fees for lawyers working on class actions is “regrettable”, said the NSW Bar Association.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Tasmania shuts down gender debate with new research
The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute published new research that could shut down all legal debate around the state’s controversial gender laws introduced in 2019.
Victoria makes progress with specialist family violence courts
Despite the difficulties of implementing new changes into Australian courts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria has progressed with its plans to deliver a ...
Online pro bono program boosts barrister referrals
The Victorian Bar has released a new online pro bono platform from which the County, Coroners and Supreme Courts are able to make referrals directly to barristers.
Victoria’s class action market gets a refresh
The Victorian government has passed legislation making it easier to secure justice by class actions that weighs up legal costs and eases the burden on unsuccessful ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020
Catholic Church ‘hypocritical’ for accepting JobKeeper
It is hypocritical of the Catholic Church, which thus far avoided liability for child sexual abuse crimes, to accept JobKeeper payments, one barrister argued.
New appointment to Victorian Law Reform Commission
The Victorian government has appointed “one of the most experienced judges” to the Victorian Law Reform Commission board.
Law students ramp up fight against ‘tone-deaf’ university
In disputing exam conditions set out during the coronavirus pandemic, law students of Monash University have protested against the faculty with a petition, a survey and ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Should BLM protests be legal in COVID-19? Legal experts weigh in
Seven legal and human rights groups have weighed in on the Australian government’s approach to recent Black Lives Matter and refugee rights protests.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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