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Last week’s World Safety Day (28 April) has drawn attention to a changing workplace compliance landscape and the gaps that persist.

I’ve worked in personal injury and insurance litigation, representing both grieving families and insurers, for more than two decades. The gap between what grief demands and what the system delivers must be narrowed, writes Claire Gibbs.

The first annual human rights assessment has wasted no time in delivering a stark verdict on Australia’s human rights record, warning that governments are failing to safeguard democratic foundations and their people adequately.

The Albanese government has strengthened the Administrative Review Tribunal with the appointment of a new cohort of general members.

A principal solicitor who took his former assistant to court over dog-sitting duties is running out of time to keep his case alive.

Maximum damages were awarded to politician Alex Greenwich for unlawful vilification and sexual harassment in a “landmark judgment” that highlighted the serious legal consequences of homophobia.

In the legal profession, perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honour, but in reality, it can be the enemy of good, writes Travis Schultz.

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects partner in its Perth office, joining from rival Ashurst.

HWL Ebsworth has unveiled its new chief executive as the national law firm implements a new streamlined, single-CEO leadership model.

A Gold Coast solicitor who “exorbitantly” overcharged an elderly client had his application for special leave to appeal against unprecedented bankruptcy orders knocked back by the High Court.