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Politics 11 April 2024 ByAlastair LawrieA 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform

We have a truly once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws for the benefit of...

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SME Law 04 April 2024 ByLauren CroftYou don’t have to be a barrister to be a good advocate

Despite barristers traditionally doing the majority of advocacy work, this criminal solicitor has emphasised that...

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Big Law 05 March 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLaw Society of NSW names new CEO

The chief operating officer of the Law Society of NSW has been named as its new chief executive, a role he has been...

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SME Law 30 January 2024 ByLauren Croft‘Times have changed’: Being an advocate without being a barrister

While barristers have traditionally done most of the advocacy work within the Australian legal profession, this criminal...

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Big Law 03 January 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurPro bono central to longevity of law firms, says lawyer and...

Here, Australian lawyer and Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Shankari Chandran highlights the importance of...

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The Bar 19 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyValue of briefs to women barristers highlights ongoing gender pay...

While new data from the Law Council shows that targets are being met on equitable briefing rates, the percentage of...

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The Bar 04 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyPerth-based silk elected as new Law Council president

A new executive was named for the Law Council of Australia last weekend, with a Western Australian senior counsel being...

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Politics 29 September 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyVoice ‘legally safe’ and ‘will not result in excessive...

The proposed Voice to Parliament is “simple, straightforward, safe and modest”, and lawyers have a duty to ensure...

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Politics 09 August 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyer named as Change Our Game ambassador

Molina Asthana, a Melbourne-based lawyer, advocate, and board director, has been named as an ambassador for the...

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SME Law 14 July 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyMelbourne-based partner named as new ALA national president

The Australian Lawyers Alliance has appointed a partner from Melbourne-based firm Arnold Dallas McPherson as its new...

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