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NSW has become the first state in Australia to pass a suite of defamation law reforms aiming to unclog courts from trivial claims.

Queensland’s “disappointing” proposed law reform for adoption of children in care may end critical parental and cultural ties, the Law Society has warned.

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with UNSW Law, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Australian Law Awards.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, leading Australian human rights lawyer Kate Eastman SC talks about her experience as counsel assisting in the ongoing Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

In proceedings to determine a penalty for a solicitor guilty of professional misconduct, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal has taken into consideration COVID-19 concerns.

A new report has unveiled the primary concerns that corporate Australia has about its data governance.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews can no longer dodge questions on the bungled hotel quarantine program by citing it is inappropriate to do so during an ongoing inquiry, said the Honourable Jennifer Coate during a recent extraordinary sitting.

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.

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.

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.