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How rugby informs the NSW Law Society president’s view on legal professionals

The sense of duty and willingness to serve the community by lawyers not only imbibes Richard Harvey with a love for the legal profession — it also reminds him of another love of his: rugby.

13 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Climate change litigation has ‘real and personal importance for all Australians’: Robert French

The inherent issues and effects of climate change litigation are no longer simply matters of interest to lawyers — such litigation is significant to broader Australian society, says former chief justice of the High Court Robert French.

13 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ALA pushing to protect Queensland CTP scheme

The Australian Lawyers Alliance is pushing to shield Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party system from being changed.

13 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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AMP set to face class action for allegedly ‘failing to provide objective financial advice’

Shine Lawyers is preparing to “imminently” file a class action against AMP Life Limited, AMP Financial Planning and two of its financial planning subsidiaries for allegedly prioritising profits ahead of 100,000 clients.

12 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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#auslaw responds to landmark High Court decision

By a 4-3 decision, the High Court of Australia has determined that Indigenous Australians cannot be considered “aliens” under the constitution. Here, Lawyers Weekly showcases responses from the across the profession.

12 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X faces tense cross-examinations to finish off her evidence

After five tense days of evidence, barrister Nicola Gobbo has answered to allegations levelled at her over the last 11 months – and she held nothing back.

12 February 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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ALHR welcomes government’s commitment to Modern Slavery Act

Australian human rights lawyers have welcomed a 2020-2024 plan that would address and respond to modern slavery, including implementations to the Modern Slavery Act.

12 February 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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WA to introduce laws to combat abortion clinic harassment

Security for women seeking reproductive health services in Western Australia has taken a major step forward.

12 February 2020
By Tony Zhang
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How to stand out as a GC

While there will always be a need for reactive advice and “fire drilling”, general counsel should focus the majority of their attention on being proactive, argues one senior professional.

11 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy