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The Bar 27 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeNSW courts receive $19.3m funding boost

The NSW government announced yesterday that the state’s courts will receive $19.3 million over three years to upgrade...

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The Bar 26 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeJudicial appointments for the Supreme Court of Queensland

Queensland Attorney-General and Justice Minister Yvette D'Ath has announced two appointments in the Supreme Court.

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Big Law 26 June 2017 ByEmma Musgrave30 Under 30 winners revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the young guns who have taken out the top spots in Friday’s 30 Under 30.

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The Bar 26 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeThe South Australian government has kicked in over $30 million for...

The South Australian government has kicked in over $30 million for upgrades to the state’s courts in its latest...

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Big Law 26 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeMeditation can be ‘life-transforming’ for lawyers, experts say

Meditation can help lawyers improve both their professional and personal lives, according to several business coaches.

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The Bar 23 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeLawyers call for legislative protection for Indigenous artists

An Australian arts law body has spoken out against the “prolific” appropriation of Indigenous arts and crafts, and...

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Big Law 23 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeAussie bureaucracy schooled on human rights in gender identity case

A trans woman has been vindicated after she brought a case before the United Nations Human Rights Committee when her...

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The Bar 23 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeTop university post for former High Court judge

The University of Western Australia has appointed the last chief justice to retire from the bench of the High Court of...

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SME Law 22 June 2017 ByEmma MusgraveSolicitor’s start-up aims to tackle the big issue

A Queensland solicitor has co-founded a new start-up that presents a compassionate offering to other legal...

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Slater and Gordon served again
Big Law 22 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeSlater and Gordon served again

Slater and Gordon has announced that it has been served with yet another shareholder class action, alleging that its...

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