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Legal groups back Senate Select Committee into COVID-19 response

Advocates in the legal profession are pledging support for a new cross-party Senate Select Committee to review and report on the Australian government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

09 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Wait and see’ approach to JobKeeper legislation could cost big

New legislation to be announced by the government will allow businesses, including law firms, to access payments that will ultimately protect staff and profits.

09 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Supporting clients through serious injury claims during COVID-19

Plaintiff solicitors have an important role to play in helping claimants adapt to new court processes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, says one professional.

09 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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MinterEllison mourns loss of Phil Bisset

The partners and staff at MinterEllison have expressed their condolences to the family of Phil Bisset, a partner in the Melbourne office’s environment and planning division.

09 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NewLaw bucking the trend on firm cuts

Not only are some of the bigger NewLaw players in Australia managing to stave off cuts, they are seeing potential for growth in the near term.

08 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What happens now George Pell is free

The High Court of Australia has granted an appeal to George Pell which saw him leave Barwon Prison after 400 days behind bars. What were the responses and what does this mean for the wrongfully convicted cardinal?

08 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Reflections on quarantine life from a lawyer

Australians need to expect more from their governments, writes Henry Cornwell.

08 April 2020
By Henry Cornwell
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Appeal lodged in mesh class action judgment

Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it will appeal the Federal Court decision in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants.

08 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal centre to provide critical assistance to older Queenslanders during COVID-19

Older Queenslanders who are currently struggling legally from COVID-19 may be able to better access legal support with the Seniors Legal and Support Service providing critical assistance to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.

08 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The impact of COVID-19 on aged care

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, aged care organisations are having to navigate “very difficult” practical, legal and risk issues, says one practitioner.

08 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy