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Existing laws fail to grapple with family violence offences

A not-for-profit legal group has addressed the gap in existing criminal laws that fails to recognise and prevent family violence for Tasmanian victims.

07 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Business owners to benefit from virtual event

Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, MyBusiness, is bringing together an impressive line-up of decision-makers, dignitaries, business owners and mental health advocates over three half-days in September, as part of the only 100 per cent virtual, free conference for business owners in Australia.

07 August 2020
By Reporter
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Government commits to modernising contempt of court laws

The Victorian government has welcomed recommendations to improve and modernise contempt of court laws to ensure they are fair and clear. This overhaul will also ensure victims of sexual assault or harassment are not confined to secrecy.

07 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How your firm can secure grants

Until you stop thinking like a law firm and start thinking like a business, you won’t be successful in landing government grants, says one founder and CEO.

06 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Should firms be paperless post-pandemic?

Many law firms have been transitioning away from paper in recent years, but the onset of COVID-19 may accelerate that trend.

06 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Employer taking staff to FWC ‘an unusual move’

The taking of one’s employees to the Fair Work Commission – as one Melbourne laundry facility has done, could have implications for workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an employment lawyer.

06 August 2020
By Adrian Flores
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How a Biden presidency could impact Australian lawyers

A victory by former vice-president Joe Biden in the looming presidential election could result in a vastly different professional marketplace for Australian practitioners.

06 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Former High Court justice warns ‘sloganeering’ damaged government trust

Justice Kenneth Hayne AC QC has warned “slogans replaced reasoned debate” within Australian institutions but suggested there are lessons to be learnt from COVID-19.

06 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Christmas Island detention centre to be reopened during COVID-19 crisis

The Australian government is preparing to reopen the detention centre on Christmas Island to house criminals who cannot be deported amid COVID-19 restrictions.

06 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Courts contribute to 10% decrease in prison population

New figures indicate favourable bail decisions and sympathetic sentences contributed to a significant decrease in the prison population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

06 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson