NSW workers’ compensation reform robs workers on their knees

The NSW government’s recently floated workers’ compensation reforms do not support injured workers and, instead,...

03 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Nothing to ‘offset the pain’ for small law firms in budget 2025

Mixed reactions have poured in over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election budget, with some applauding the initiatives...

27 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Budget 2025: What lawyers need to know

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the fourth budget of the Albanese government. Here’s what legal professionals...

25 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Home ownership to be ‘more achievable’ for young lawyers with student debt

Emerging legal professionals saddled with student debt will soon have an easier time securing greater bank loans under...

17 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Danny Gilbert appointed to RBA governance board

The chair and co-founder of one of Australia’s biggest law firms has been appointed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers to a...

16 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Deals may have to clear higher bar for public interest

The government’s draft legislation for proposed reforms to Australia’s merger laws has been released, which...

29 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax cuts may mean lower salary increases for lawyers in FY24–25

The revised stage-three tax cuts, together with other market factors, may well provide justification for employers not...

14 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Biggest merger reforms ‘in almost 50 years’ introduced

Significant reforms to merger laws are expected by 2026, bringing in a “more comprehensive examination” of mergers...

12 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

Budget ’23 did not fix ‘broken promise’ of previous government: WLS Australia

On Tuesday (9 May), Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023–24 federal budget, with an increased focus on gender...

11 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

Budget 2023: What lawyers need to know

One year removed from the last election, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2023–24 federal budget. Here are...

09 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

A massive week of legal news: What’s hot in law this week (17-21 Apr)

From groundbreaking court proceedings to BigLaw partner promotions, the past week has been very busy news-wise. Here is...

22 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Treasurer: Decision on RBA board to come mid-2023

The make-up of the bank and the governor’s tenure will be decided after the government receives its review, Jim...

13 December 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy