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Historic political donations and election spending reform passed in Queensland

With support from anti-corruption experts and lawyers, the Palaszczuk government has passed its nation-leading electoral reform and integrity laws.

24 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Law firm to remove hierarchical titles

An Australian law firm is set to forego the hierarchy, instead opting for a cluster-based model that looks beyond the traditional set-up.

24 June 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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‘We must do more’: Legal profession responds to Dyson Heydon findings

In response to a High Court independent inquiry that found Justice Dyson Heydon had sexually harassed six women, the legal profession has responded with congratulations for the court for its swift action but disappointed that the conduct is still prevalent.

24 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Nominations to crown Australia’s foremost lawyer closing soon

The 20th anniversary of the Australian Law Awards will see the most consequential and important practitioner of the last 20 years receive The Lawyers Weekly Award.

24 June 2020
By Reporter
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NSW government to tackle domestic violence issues with new campaign

Attorney-General Mark Speakman has launched a new campaign to encourage domestic violence victim-survivors to reach out for help.

24 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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How lawyers are juggling work-life balance during COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has seen lawyers have to work through a tumultuous period, creating uncertainty across the profession.

24 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Lawyer X inquiry finalises suppression order fight

The royal commission investigating criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo’s double-crossing with Victoria Police has sought to make variations to over 60 suppression orders in an attempt to lift the lid on the scandal before the final report is due.

24 June 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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COVID-19 a great chance for juniors to advance in-house

Emerging corporate counsel should be unafraid to ask for working structures that best suit their needs and growth plans.

23 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Recession-inspired opportunities for the legal department

The legal function within businesses and organisations will be more critical than ever in the wake of Australia’s first recession in 29 years, providing unique opportunities.

23 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Getting corporate legal spending right in the near future

Legal departments will have to ensure they allocate spending in the most beneficial ways at a time in which the nation is entering a recession.

23 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy