Online pro bono program boosts barrister referrals
The Victorian Bar has released a new online pro bono platform from which the County, Coroners and Supreme Courts are able to make referrals directly to barristers.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Victoria’s class action market gets a refresh
The Victorian government has passed legislation making it easier to secure justice by class actions that weighs up legal costs and eases the burden on unsuccessful ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020
Catholic Church ‘hypocritical’ for accepting JobKeeper
It is hypocritical of the Catholic Church, which thus far avoided liability for child sexual abuse crimes, to accept JobKeeper payments, one barrister argued.
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020
New appointment to Victorian Law Reform Commission
The Victorian government has appointed “one of the most experienced judges” to the Victorian Law Reform Commission board.
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jun 2020
Law students ramp up fight against ‘tone-deaf’ university
In disputing exam conditions set out during the coronavirus pandemic, law students of Monash University have protested against the faculty with a petition, a survey and ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 on vicarious trauma
Vicarious trauma and the emotional scars are an unfortunate burden of a career in law and those challenges may be further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Should BLM protests be legal in COVID-19? Legal experts weigh in
Seven legal and human rights groups have weighed in on the Australian government’s approach to recent Black Lives Matter and refugee rights protests.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Law Council rejects mandatory minimum sentences
The Law Council of Australia has called for the federal government to reconsider the push for mandatory minimum sentences.
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2020
WA reforms unpaid fine laws following ‘inhumane’ death in custody
Western Australia has passed a bill to end the controversial imprisonment of residents with unpaid fines after the inhumane death of a young Aboriginal woman in custody
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jun 2020
