Religious Discrimination Bill should be abandoned, Michael Kirby says

The Religious Discrimination Bill has been rejected on all fronts, with one of its biggest contenders being former justice of the High Court Michael Kirby who warned ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Limited funding leaves community legal centres victim to digital gap

If community legal centres received additional funding to implement technological and innovative practices, justice for the most vulnerable could be better achieved.

SME LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020

International law firm sets up home in Los Angeles

A law firm with an established presence in Australia has set up its second office in the US which will build on its capacity to deliver on major American projects.

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Adelaide Airport opens first upgraded and expanded terminal

As the fifth busiest airport in Australia, Adelaide Airport has expanded its terminal offerings to improve traveller experiences with the assistance of Thomson Geer.

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Feb 2020

Australian offices promote 20 to senior positions, commit to female leadership

An international law firm has promoted 41 to senior positions globally, with half from Australia and most being women who work part-time.

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Feb 2020

Predator’s ‘live distance child abuse’ case upheld by appeal judges after debate into sentencing remarks

The Court of Criminal Appeal has rejected a man’s argument that the sentencing judge in his child sexual abuse case failed to take into account the utilitarian value of ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Feb 2020

Commercial firm expands Brisbane office with 8 new starters

A national commercial law firm has boosted its capabilities in Brisbane with eight new starters, including three special counsel and one senior associate.

BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Feb 2020

20 law firms named as gender equality leaders

Twenty Australian law firms have been announced as leaders in gender equality within the workplace, with some consecutively celebrating this achievement since the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Feb 2020

The top law firms graduates want to work with

Eight of Australia’s BigLaw firms are some of the most sought-after workplaces for law students. Lawyers Weekly chats to each firm to break down what about the firm makes ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Feb 2020