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Politics 05 July 2024 ByJake NelsonDreyfus: ‘We will not abandon’ push for MH17 justice

The federal Attorney-General has reiterated Australia’s commitment to justice for MH17 as the 10th anniversary of its...

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Big Law 01 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonNew defamation defence a response to landmark High Court decision

A new defence may give the media more powers to protect themselves from defamatory material posted by social media...

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The Bar 26 June 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy72 reappointed to AAT

The federal government has reappointed two non-judicial deputy presidents, 14 senior members, and 56 members to the...

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The Bar 25 June 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyAttorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named two senior counsel as judges...

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named two senior counsel as judges of the Federal Court of Australia, while a firm...

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The Bar 28 May 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy2 barristers appointed to Federal Circuit and Family Court

Two barristers, practising in Melbourne and Brisbane, respectively, have been called to the bench as judges of the...

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The Bar 17 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySilk named as WA Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

Justin Whalley SC has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in Western Australia.

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The Bar 10 May 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy7 new magistrates appointed in Victoria

Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has named seven new magistrates for the state’s magistrates and children’s...

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Corporate Counsel 06 May 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy2 senior in-house lawyers appointed to Magistrates Court of WA

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed two new magistrates to the Magistrates Court of Western...

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Big Law 24 April 2024 ByGrace Robbie‘National disgrace’: Alstergren CJ slams Australia’s rates of...

The Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Honourable William Alstergren AO, emphasised...

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The Bar 22 April 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy3 barristers appointed to re-established Industrial Court of NSW

The Industrial Court, established last year by the Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2023, will count among its ranks...

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