Former Justice Dyson Heydon sexually harassed 6 women, High Court finds
An independent inquiry has found Justice Dyson Heydon sexually harassed six young women as they worked as judge’s associates in the High Court of Australia.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
New arbitration scheme to address civil litigation backlog
Although courts will begin to address the COVID-19 backlog, civil litigation may still be left behind. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, two barristers explain how a new ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Victoria’s contingency fee legislation ‘regrettable’, NSW Bar says
The Victorian government’s decision to legislate contingency fees for lawyers working on class actions is “regrettable”, said the NSW Bar Association.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Tasmania shuts down gender debate with new research
The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute published new research that could shut down all legal debate around the state’s controversial gender laws introduced in 2019.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Victoria makes progress with specialist family violence courts
Despite the difficulties of implementing new changes into Australian courts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria has progressed with its plans to deliver a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jun 2020
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
