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Webjet general counsel alleges she was fired for whistleblower complaint
Webjet’s recently ousted general counsel claimed she was fired for alerting the company to alleged “irregularities” in the CEO’s résumé.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 04 Nov 2025
Solicitors ordered to pay up for short-changing shareholder in shady dealings
Two solicitors behind a wound-up civil law firm were ordered to compensate a shareholder whose stake was dramatically slashed as a result of their souring relationship ...
SME LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Firm seeks compensation for victims of fertility data breach
A class action firm has filed a complaint on behalf of the hundreds of fertility patients impacted by the Genea data breach.
SME LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Chief Justice warns of AI fabrication, delegation in international arbitration
The international arbitration community should be alive to the risks of generative artificial intelligence, Chief Justice Andrew Bell has said.
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Doli incapax legislation should target common misunderstandings, review says
Rather than introducing legislation to amend doli incapax, the NSW government should consider addressing the “degree of misunderstanding” within the criminal justice ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
First Nations people stuck on ‘conveyor belt of injustice’, AHRC president says
By making decisions at the wrong end of the justice system and turning its back on those who need the most support, the government has contributed to the overimprisonment ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Firm calls on remaining states to address Bird v DP gap
States and territories across Australia have been urged to follow in the footsteps of the Victorian government by introducing legislation to strengthen abuse ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Lawyer’s admission revoked, name struck from roll for dishonesty
For breaching the duty of candour, a former Northern Territory lawyer had her admission revoked and her name struck from the roll.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Ashurst takes projects and energy partner from G+T
A highly experienced projects and energy partner has returned to Ashurst following her tenure at Gilbert + Tobin.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025