ALHR welcomes government’s commitment to Modern Slavery Act
Australian human rights lawyers have welcomed a 2020-2024 plan that would address and respond to modern slavery, including implementations to the Modern Slavery Act.
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020
Macpherson Kelley expands property and construction team with rehires
Two senior lawyers have rejoined Macpherson Kelley after time spent practicing with BigLaw practices as the firm looks to boost its property and construction capabilities
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020
Fairview Care Limited transfers business to not-for-profit
Fairview Care Limited has transferred its business to not-for-profit organisation Whiddon under the advisement of Hall & Wilcox.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2020
DPP has ‘strong relationship’ with police following Lawyer X inquiry
Despite recent media reporting, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions said it has a “strong and close working relationship” with the police force following the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Michael Kirby says law students should be ‘troublemakers’ in protests of laws
Law students should be taking the opportunity to engage in protests while at university where being a “troublemaker” could lead to social change and righting the harsh ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Law professor on clause 42: Issues in the Religious Discrimination Bill
The widely criticised Religious Discrimination Bill has been rejected for many reasons, but a law professor has taken particular issue with clause 42, which permits ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Scholarships and ‘transformational experience’ shape career of new lawyer
Budding and soon-to-be lawyers should pursue their individual passions within the law to build on their studies and experience prior to beginning their careers, which was ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Police joked about royal commission, promised to protect Lawyer X
While simultaneously representing clients and then informing on them to police, barrister Nicola Gobbo said she was told by Victoria Police that they would do everything ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 07 Feb 2020
‘The entire ethics of this was wrong’: Lawyer X admits to royal commission
As a police agent, barrister Nicola Gobbo was essential to a number of high-profile arrests by Victoria Police on account of her information. She said she felt ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
