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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
AI key to long-term survival, not widespread job losses
Rather than fearing widespread job losses, young lawyers and graduates should learn from artificial intelligence, said an Australian compensation law firm.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019
Sydney Metro receives extension for $3.7bn project
The NSW government has successfully achieved an extension of the Sydney Metro Northwest network with assistance from Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
IMF Bentham launches NZ class action to protest fatal fires
There are hundreds of buildings across New Zealand affected by combustible PE core cladding which has prompted a potential class action by a global litigation funder.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
LIV calls for stamp duty exemption for elder abuse victims
The Law Institute of Victoria is calling for further protections for victims of elder abuse who suffer financial loss from paying stamp duty on their stolen real estate
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Victoria Police says ‘no issue’ with Lawyer X amending statements
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants heard barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo was brought in to talk to clients who were believed to be ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019