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The workplace laws most at-risk under a Dutton government
In a recent live stream, and with the Australian federal election drawing closer, a senior legal writer from Practical...
11 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Politics
Gender pay gap laws aren’t working, women say
New laws requiring big businesses to publish their gender pay gaps are not fixing the broader issues, according to a...
05 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Senate inquiry must be ‘turning point’ on child justice
The National Children’s Commissioner has welcomed a Senate inquiry report calling for child justice...
04 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Are your clients in the firing line of ACCC’s annual priorities?
The ACCC has made its priorities clear. Now is the time for lawyers to help clients get ahead of potential...
28 February 2025
By Madelaine Holt
Politics
Labor accused of stacking FWC with ‘union and lawyer mates’
A principal from Maurice Blackburn has been named as deputy president of the Fair Work Commission, while four other...
26 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Dutton’s call for migration changes raises serious ‘legal and ethical questions’
An incident involving two NSW nurses launching an anti-Semitic tirade has spurred Opposition Leader Peter Dutton into...
24 February 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Politics
RBA reveals first cash rate call for 2025
Has the time finally arrived for the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate? In this special announcement, brought to you by...
18 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Australia ‘long overdue’ for tax reform, lawyers say
“Clear and workable” legislation is critical if Australia’s taxation system is to be meaningfully reformed,...
18 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Home ownership to be ‘more achievable’ for young lawyers with student debt
Emerging legal professionals saddled with student debt will soon have an easier time securing greater bank loans under...
17 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
‘Be alert, not alarmed’ about Trump tariffs, lawyers say
Donald Trump’s apparent indecision about whether to exempt Australia from trade prevents certainty in a much-needed...
13 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy