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Backlash against English language test for partner visa

The new English language test requirement for partner visas has caused backlash across communities and couples overseas, along with some policy shifts for migration agents and law space.

13 October 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Federal Court orders Channel Ten to pay indemnity costs over defamation clarification

Channel Ten has been ordered to publish a clarification more prominently, and to pay indemnity legal costs, after the network was found to have acted in bad faith.

12 October 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Sexual harassment review now open to submissions

An independent review into how Victoria’s courts can address sexual harassment and better support people with such experiences has opened submissions.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Leaders in law recognised for lifelong commitment to mental health promotion

Leading legal professionals who have advocated the promotion of mental health in the profession have been recognised for their lifelong dedication and contributions.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Inquiry set to hear about diverse experiences of family violence

The parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence is preparing for its first public hearings with peak community organisations involved in this space.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Omnibus Emergency Bill prepared for amendments

The Victorian government is set to announce that it will amend its COVID-19 Omnibus Emergency Bill in light of concerns from major legal organisations and commissions.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How an investment in cleaner energies is expected to shape deal activity

The Coalition government has released its plans for accelerating the development and research of alternative and renewable energy sources, so what does this mean for the lawyers practising in this space? Clifford Chance partner Nadia Kalic spoke to Lawyers Weekly on the opportunities for lawyers in a potentially cleaner energy future.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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WA to streamline restraining order system

A new restraining order system is set to be in place for Western Australians with a new model aimed to streamline contested family violence restraining order applications.

12 October 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Body-cam decision needs ‘urgent revision’, ALA says

A recent decision to prevent lawyers from compelling body-camera footage from police in Victoria has been slammed by the legal bodies that are seeking urgent reform.

12 October 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Launceston Family Court to receive major upgrades

Family Court facilities in Launceston will receive a $5.4 million upgrade as part of the Morrison government’s commitment to improving legal services for regional Australians.

12 October 2020
By Tony Zhang