NAB, MLC allegedly ‘ripped out’ millions in super fund scheme, court told

Thousands of MLC Super Fund beneficiaries were charged $165 million in fees for no service to allegedly advance the interests of the board and the National Australia ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Court told Voice vote process ‘clear and consistent’

A court hearing an appeal into whether crosses on the upcoming Voice referendum should count as a “No” vote has been told the method around voting has been “clear and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Judge, law professors explain Voice vote ‘not constitutionally risky’

A week out from the Voice referendum, a former High Court chief justice, law organisations and university professors have addressed some of the arguments and concerns ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Oct 2023

25 NSW barristers appointed senior counsel

The NSW Bar Association has announced that 18 men and seven women have been appointed senior counsel.

BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Oct 2023

NT’s bid to overturn grant of land to traditional owners fails

The Northern Territory failed to overturn a recommendation that a number of grants of land be given to the Aboriginal traditional owners.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023

Therapy dog Poppy ‘sworn into’ Melbourne court

The adorable therapy dog, Poppy, has been given a very important job in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023

NSW Law Society CEO resigns

NSW Law Society chief executive officer Sonja Stewart will resign just over three years after she commenced in the role.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Oct 2023

‘Extremely serious’ claims question Federal Court judge’s career history

In the course of his racial discrimination complaint against the Fair Work Commission, a man made “extremely serious” claims that a Federal Court judge’s early career ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Oct 2023

Perth firm’s percentage costs estimate a ‘disclosure failure’, judge says

A Perth law firm pulled into a dispute with a former client over fees was informed of an “insufficient” disclosure in its costs agreement.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Oct 2023