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Independence of local council lawyers is crucial in 2020

2020 is an election year for local governments, and as such, in-house lawyers at local councils need to be especially diligent in ensuring that their professional duties come first, argues one general counsel.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Non-financial risks to remain a focus for corporates

Boards will have to be concerned with risks beyond simply financial matters this year, according to governance business Diligent.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X slams Victoria Police in first royal commission appearance

Barrister-turned-police informer Nicola Gobbo has told the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants that her handling by Victoria Police was treated like a “joke” and knew that the conduct would eventually lead to an inquiry, much like the current proceedings taking place today. 

04 February 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Lawyer X to front royal commission today

Barrister-turned-police-informer Nicola Gobbo will appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants today. Lawyers Weekly will be in attendance during her evidence—learn how to follow along with our updates as they happen.

04 February 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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2020 Corporate Counsel Awards finalists unveiled

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with LOD, is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Corporate Counsel Awards.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Religious Discrimination Bill cannot prioritise religion ‘over other protected attributes’

The first exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill went too far in privileging religious belief and activity, and the second such draft contains the same problems, argues a group of legal experts.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Election reform needed to ensure fairness, argue human rights lawyers

New data outlining the extent of political donations highlights the need for reform to ensure fair elections, says the Human Rights Law Centre.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Entrenched firm cultures can no longer be ignored

Law firms have been put on notice about their treatment of junior lawyers and graduates. It was a long time coming and it is great to see people finally speaking up, writes The [Pre] Lawyer in Black.

04 February 2020
By The [Pre] Lawyer in Black
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National law firm launches new visa initiative

A new visa platform has been launched in the legal profession that can help simplify the Australian visa process.

04 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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National firm hits Aussie property group with $12m matter

A national law firm will go head-to-head with an Australian property management company after filing three separate proceedings against it in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

03 February 2020
By Emma Musgrave