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Podcast 01 July 2022 ByRobyn TongolWhat federal election legal work looks like

As per her firm’s mantra, Kiera Peacock says that the law “should be used as a force for good”. To this end, she...

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Politics 31 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyDreyfus in as A-G, Albanese names new ministry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his full first ministry, with a new Attorney-General to be sworn in...

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Politics 31 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyCan lawyers benefit from Labor’s new housing policy?

The new Albanese government is proposing a provision of equity contributions of up to 40 per cent of the purchase price...

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Politics 30 May 2022 ByLauren Croft and Jerome DoraisamyWhy this young lawyer stood for Parliament

Federal politics is in serious need of a moral compass, says this human rights activist and lawyer. It’s why she...

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Politics 26 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyWill renewables ‘ramp up’ under Labor?

From the legislation of emission reduction targets to the advancement of electric vehicles, what is set to change for...

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Politics 26 May 2022 BySimon LevettLooming IR reforms for lawyers to be across

The new Labor government has signalled significant reform in the industrial relations area to come. 

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Big Law 25 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyLabor’s win ‘great news’ for class actions (depending on who you...

“Litigation funders and plaintiff law firms will be pleased with the election result. Corporate defendants and their...

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Politics 24 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers sensed electorate’s mood better than other professions

Both in terms of preferred Prime Minister and identification of important election issues, lawyers’ voting intentions...

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Politics 23 May 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyKaty Gallagher sworn in as Attorney-General

ACT Senator Katy Gallagher has this morning been sworn in as Australia’s new Attorney-General as part of Labor’s...

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Big Law 20 May 2022 ByShandel McAuliffeDo lawyers trust politicians to follow through on campaign pledges?

An informal survey of Lawyers Weekly’s audience indicates that legal professionals across the country are sceptical...

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