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Agribusiness sector a practice to watch

Despite an array of challenges presented in the global pandemic during 2020, Australia’s agribusiness sector continues to grow with key trends making it a practice to keep an eye on.

22 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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NSW to amend concealment laws

The NSW is set to amend concealment laws to allow victims to access support without fearing their counsellor will have to report to the police or face criminal prosecution.

22 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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CleanCo, BHP strike deal to ‘substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions’

A five-year deal has been agreed to whereby CleanCo will provide BHP with electricity from renewable sources for the latter’s coal mines in Queensland.

22 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How to make an anonymous or bystander report

Lodging reports anonymously and/or as a bystander can help eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination or workplace bullying in Australia’s legal profession, writes Penny Thew.

22 September 2020
By Penny Thew
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Mental health implications from COVID-19 cannot be ignored

Make no mistake: if hospitals listened to family members of patients seeking treatment for mental illness lives would be saved, writes Daniel Opare.

22 September 2020
By Daniel Opare
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16 reappointed to AAT

The Morrison government has reappointed 16 tribunal members for the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

22 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New heritage laws to redefine protection of historic sites  

The new proposed Aboriginal cultural heritage laws can signal a “shift in the goalposts” to better protect Australia’s historic sites.

22 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Junior barristers 1.6 times more likely to be briefed than seniors

By this time next year, a report has estimated that the briefs given to female barristers are 1.6 times more likely to be handed to a junior rather than a senior.

21 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Law school partners with national firm, welcomes ‘practitioner-in-residence’

As part of the yearlong partnership between a Sydney law school and a national firm, a prominent litigation specialist has been offered a new, adjunct role.

21 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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UQ welcomes new Pro Bono Centre director

The University of Queensland’s School of Law has welcomed a new director to its Pro Bono Centre who hopes to build on the school’s reputation for providing legal services.

21 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson