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Self-determination and informed consent for Indigenous landowners must be at the centre of any conversation to amend legislation pertaining to native title, argues the Law Council of Australia.

Certain provisions to the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill have been rejected as being too “severe” and unduly restrict the rights of entire communities of people, said the Australian Human Rights commissioner.

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised on the $650 million consolidated platform refinancing of Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Hornsdale Wind Farm, located about 200 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia.

Lawyers are urging landowners and farmers to be aware of environmental laws as any ignorance will not stand up in a sentencing court as a probable defence.

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO, QC and the Honourable Chief Justice Catherine Holmes led the list of among dozens of lawyers who were recognised in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List.

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has officially opened its Koori Court in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong.

According to new data from global firm DLA Piper, breach notifications under the GDPR are trending upwards.

It is becoming easier for corporate counsel to undertake pro bono legal work, and 2020 is the year to get involved, argue two senior professionals.

Our national economy remains sluggish and, as a result, global uncertainty is shaping up as a primary challenge for Australian businesses and their legal departments, argues Diligent.

To be a successful lawyer in 2020, you no longer have to pursue one traditional career route. Now there are several different options suiting different personality types, skill sets and ambitions, writes Matthew Kay.