No more excuses: The dos and don’ts of a virtual hearing
The days of adjustments and slip-ups in virtual hearings are over as judges and courts expect barristers to show the same kind of etiquette they would in a physical ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
Hotel quarantine: $3m inquiry into failed COVID-19 plans underway
As Victoria’s cases continue to escalate, the inquiry into the state’s bungled quarantine hotel program is underway. Commissioner and former judge Jennifer Coate used her ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
LCA works with Federal Courts for seamless post-COVID transition
As Australia prepares to move into a recovery period, the Law Council of Australia has confirmed it will work closely with the courts to address the backlog of cases.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
NSW’s busiest court gets security update
One of Australia’s biggest court complexes has undergone a crucial security update – the largest security upgrade for the justice system in almost 30 years.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
BigLaw firm reassures graduates amid $290k underpayment reveal
Gilbert + Tobin has reassured graduates that the firm is committed to the wellbeing of young staff amid the revelations it had reached $290,000 in underpayments.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2020
Human rights laws should be at centre of government COVID response
The Human Rights Law Centre has called on the government to place all human rights at the centre of the COVID-19 response now and in the future.
SME LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2020
Why work wellbeing is essential for teams
There are many reasons why work wellbeing (the attitude of valuing employees embedded into the culture of an organisation) needs to be at the top of the agenda of ...
SME LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2020
International firm appoints Asia-Pacific regional managing partner
A global law firm has appointed its new regional managing partner to head up the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, she will promote a diverse and inclusive culture.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2020
Dyson conduct ‘no surprise’ to a profession that has not changed in 3 decades
In the last 30 years, an executive general manager commented that nothing within the legal profession had changed to address sexual harassment. Implementing strong and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2020
