Safe access zones will improve safety of women, human rights lawyers say

Women seeking an abortion should not be intimidated and abused when trying to visit their doctor, the Human Rights Law Centre said as it calls for the government in South ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019

ALA calls for independent tribunal to hold aged care providers to account

Aged care facilities should be held accountable by an independent complaints tribunal, said the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Lawyer X approached AFP, offered privileged information on own clients

The Australian Federal Police has voluntarily disclosed a statement regarding its work with lawyer Nicola Gobbo, which has shed light on two occasions where she ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019

Brave New World Consulting sells to SoftwareONE

Clarendon Lawyers has assisted in the sale of Brave New World Consulting by its founders to SoftwareONE.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019

‘Unethical’ claim farming by law firms banned in Qld

New laws introduced in Queensland will prevent firms from buying private information from cold-call scammers who “bully” car crash victims into compensation claims.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019

Legal aid lawyers offer free advice to bushfire victims

Lawyers have volunteered to provide free legal advice to support the people who were most affected by the recent, destructive bushfires.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019

Religious Discrimination Bill promotes ‘anti-human rights situations’

Although supportive of protections against religious discrimination, lawyers for human rights said it does not tolerate every behaviour that is religiously motivated, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019

China’s Mengniu Dairy acquires Australian dairy manufacturer

Mengniu Dairy has acquired 100 per cent of the interest in Australia’s Lion Dairy & Drinks with the assistance of international firm MinterEllison.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019

Victoria’s landmark gender equality laws to improve workplaces

Landmark laws are being introduced to Victoria to hold workplaces responsible for the treatment of women and ensure they are afforded the opportunities they deserve.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019