2 legal reviews to hit ALRC desk on behalf of the federal government
The federal government has requested a review into judicial impartiality and legislative frameworks governing corporations and financial services regulation.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Sep 2020
Government lawyers should discourage clients from political gain
While navigating the complexities of public interest immunity claims, lawyers for public servants and ministers should beware of their client’s enthusiasm to use the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Sep 2020
New laws to force priests to report child sexual abuse
Queensland lawyers have welcomed legislation that would see priests jailed for failure to report child sexual abuse made known to them through confessionals.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Sep 2020
Guilty solicitor given until June 2021 to practice
A Victorian solicitor has been granted until June 2021 to practice before he must cease completely after a tribunal found he had engaged in professional misconduct.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Lawyer X: The cases, charges and consequences of Nicola Gobbo
With the justice system likely to edict hundreds of appeals, overturned convictions and possible criminal charges as a result of Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Lawyer X: New inquiry documents show depth of conflicts in Tomato Tins case
Gangland figures behind the world’s largest importation of ecstasy have indicated their willingness to appeal convictions based on Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Firm commits to supporting charity through viral virtual event
With $1 million already raised to support children with special needs and newborn care through past events, one law firm is sticking to its commitment with a virtual ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Victorian courts commit to easing COVID-19 restrictions
Victoria’s courts and tribunals will work with the profession and with legal stakeholders on a coordinated response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
First public hearings for family violence inquiry
Various bodies from the legal sector are expected to weigh in on the inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence during its first public hearing sessions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Sep 2020
