Trade expert weighs in on how to repair China tariffs
While tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, an expert has weighed in on how to repair the trade disputes between Australia and China.
SME LAW • Wed, 08 Jul 2020
Firms should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment
Legal workplaces should be taking proactive steps to address sexual harassment in a bid to create a culture that is supportive of victims, rather than wait until after a ...
SME LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020
Australia offers safe haven amid controversial national security laws
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is actively considering offering safe haven to Hong Kong residents following the passing of controversial laws.
SME LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020
LCA calls for review of prohibited items in immigration detention centres
Australia’s major legal body has fought on behalf of immigration detainees for the right to use a mobile phone, which is instrumental in accessing critical legal advice
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jul 2020
‘Nightmare of serious errors’: How Australia’s miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions are crippling the criminal justice system
From taking the fall for a dingo, simply being the wrong person in the wrong place, or just hopping into bed with a shady lawyer, Australia’s many miscarriages of justice ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
Top legal women call on AG to create a safer profession
More than 500 female legal professionals have written to the Attorney-General asking that he “seize the moment” created by the Dyson Heydon revelations.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
Michael Kirby addresses racism following BLM protests
Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby has addressed the racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people following global Black Lives Matter protests.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
NSW courts set to receive overhaul of sexual harassment protocols
The NSW Supreme Court has published new protocols for investigating and managing sexual harassment complaints as the Attorney-General prepares for an urgent review.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
BigLaw firm promotes 49 to senior associate
A leading global law firm has promoted 49 of its Australian lawyers to the role of senior associate, 50 per cent of which are women.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
