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Politics • 06 July 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyLaw school dean named as new sex discrimination commissioner

The dean of the School of Law at Western Sydney University has been appointed as the new sex discrimination...

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Big Law • 03 July 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officially opened for...

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officially opened for business earlier today (Monday, 3 July), with its...

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The Bar • 20 June 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyFederal judge named as Law Reform Commission president

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Australia as the new president of the...

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Big Law • 03 May 2023 • ByJess FeyderFederal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the...

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the government will appoint a standalone privacy commissioner...

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Politics • 29 March 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyNSW judge confirmed as head of National Anti-Corruption Commission

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has unveiled the first appointments to the national integrity body, with a Court of Appeal...

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Big Law • 23 February 2023 • ByJess FeyderBroad investigative powers needed for Federal Judicial Commission,...

In its submission to the federal government, the Governance Institute of Australia has recommended that “no court be...

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Big Law • 17 February 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyClayton Utz adds ABCC deputy commissioner as WRES partner

National law firm Clayton Utz has appointed a new partner for its workplace relations, employment and safety (WRES)...

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Politics • 09 February 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyBarrister named as new Fair Work Commission president

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke has appointed a silk, who was admitted to the bar in 1997, as...

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Big Law • 08 February 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyAussie lawyer named as commissioner on IBA Professional Wellbeing...

The International Bar Association has established a Professional Wellbeing Commission, with a lawyer and mentor from Leo...

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Politics • 18 January 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyFederal judicial commission could consider complaints about current,...

The Albanese government is seeking submissions on the proposed national watchdog for the judiciary, which it offered...

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