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Politics 25 June 2024 ByMartin MallonThis Pride, with the help of my firm, I am no longer hiding

The journey towards full equality and acceptance of the LGBTIAQ+ community is far from over, and I want to use my...

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Politics 17 June 2024 ByIan Aldridge and Gianluca PecoraNew Digital ID Bill raises serious privacy concerns for Australians

It is incumbent on lawyers to raise alarm bells when they see the legislature passing laws that impact the legal rights...

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Big Law 07 June 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurIf you need laws to combat burnout, ‘you’ve lost the battle’

While legislation has its place, having honest conversations and setting clear expectations are more effective in...

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Big Law 04 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieLawyers raise concerns about new ‘common sense’ curfew law in NT

In an effort to reduce crime and ensure public safety, the Northern Territory government has enacted a new curfew...

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Big Law 04 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieNew deepfake porn laws to ‘address a major legal gap’ in Australia...

The Albanese government has revealed plans to bring new legislation to Parliament this week, aimed at prohibiting the...

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The Bar 03 June 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Grave concerns’ expressed by academics about ‘disastrous’ no...

Dozens of legal academics – alongside other lawyers and criminal justice professionals – have signed an open letter...

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Big Law 22 May 2024 ByGrace RobbieAre tattoos becoming more accepted in the legal profession?

Once symbols of rebellion, tattoos have seamlessly integrated into mainstream society, serving as prevalent forms of...

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Big Law 20 May 2024 ByAlyssa Whiffin, Michelle Tan, and Leah Ahokava‘Pink tax’: Why is gender-based pricing discrimination legal?

The pink tax prevails in Australia due to the lack of laws and regulations preventing the mark-up of women’s products...

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Politics 17 May 2024 ByNicholas CollierOn the acquisition of customary title in PNG

Torres Strait Islanders live under two customary law systems – Papua New Guinea and Australia. They have more rights...

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Corporate Counsel 14 May 2024 ByAnnie Haggar and Denny WanStriking the right balance when disclosing cyber events

Goldilocks and the cyber risk disclosure porridge: an old children’s tale offers a useful lesson for disclosure of...

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