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Queensland lawyer fined $30,000

A Queensland-based practitioner has been reprimanded and ordered to pay a penalty of $30,000 for professional misconduct.

18 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Proposed religious anti-discrimination laws to heighten bigotry in business, lawyer says

A Melbourne-based employment lawyer says plans to safeguard religious freedom through the introduction of new laws have the potential to alienate minority groups should these laws come into effect.

18 July 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Experienced lawyers remain in ‘steady demand’ for public sector roles

A new report has found that roles within the public sector continue to see demand, with governments seeking lawyers who hold expertise in multiple practice areas.

18 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Clayton Utz promotes 68

National firm Clayton Utz has elevated 65 lawyers to special counsel and senior associate as well as three in its forensic and technology services team, effective 1 July 2019.

17 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The time is right for a judicial bullying policy in Queensland

The Sunshine State must keep up with the progress being made in other states and territories by enacting parameters through which conduct by members of the judiciary can be better monitored, argues one industry leader.

17 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Staff demand in private practice ‘remains high across all tiers’

New research suggests that legal candidates — particularly those with five or more years of PAE — are still high in practice areas across the board, with boutique practices continuing to hire and grow as well.

17 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Higher minimum wage not a win for Australians, firm argues

Australian workers on the minimum wage now have more purchasing powers than any other country in the world, according to new 2018 OECD figures, but one firm says it is not all good news.

17 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Class action on ‘worthless’ CCI extends with ASIC report

Slater and Gordon is encouraging NAB customers who were sold “junk” credit card insurance to sign up to its class action after a damning ASIC report found a culture of “unfair” tactics.

17 July 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Queensland lawyer charged with breaching bail

A solicitor was arrested earlier this afternoon and charged with breaching the conditions of his bail, as part of the ongoing Operation Stockade investigation into Brisbane-based firm Lawler Magill.

16 July 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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CEO shines light on upcoming tech trends

A chief executive officer has flagged the biggest opportunities and challenges set to impact Aussie businesses in light of advanced technology.

01 January 1980
By Emma Musgrave