Lathan slammed as ‘transphobic bigot’ over anti-LGBT education bill
NSW’s One Nation leader has been slammed for unveiling an education bill that would ban any support for transgender children in schools.
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Aug 2020
New ASIO guidelines do not address key concerns, LCA says
The sweeping new guidelines for ASIO and its spies may contain some improvements, but it also fails to address several key concerns relating to client legal privilege.
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Aug 2020
Top legal professionals call for safe release of adult and children detainees
An open letter signed by the profession’s top lawyers, barristers, academics and major law bodies has called on the Australian government to facilitate the safe release ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020
Women’s legal service to address COVID-19 violence with new partnership
A Western Australian women’s legal service body has partnered with BHP to respond to the significant rise in domestic and family violence across the state.
SME LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020
WA government claims Queensland Supreme Court decision invalid
The Western Australian government will again find itself before the courts in an attempt to prevent mining magnate Clive Palmer from claiming $30 billion in damages.
SME LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020
Victorian legal professionals exempt from childcare restrictions
Victorian solicitors and barristers have been provided a critical exemption to the state’s childcare restrictions, allowing for assistance during online proceedings.
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020
‘Fit and proper person’ test divides NZ courts
A man convicted of multiple driving offences, including driving under the influence, has had to convince New Zealand’s courts that he is a fit and proper person to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Magistrates Court inquiry addresses ongoing trial concerns
A nine-month inquiry into the management of family and domestic violence matters in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia has shed light on the consequences of the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
National firm fails to provide ‘accurate’ cost estimate in dispute
A national law firm’s cost estimate provided to a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute failed to comply with requirements under the Legal Profession Uniform ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
