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Inquiry into national security legislation to continue
Australia’s major legal body has welcomed reports that an inquiry into the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 will move forward
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Mar 2021
Interim Attorney-General named in Porter’s absence
An interim Attorney-General will step in to cover Christian Porter’s role while he takes a leave of absence following a tense press conference about rape allegations.
Christian Porter speaks to rape allegations
Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has publicly confirmed that he is the cabinet minister accused of the rape of a 16-year-old girl more than 30 years ago but has ...
Lawyer X inquiry gets NZ monitor to keep reforms on track
A seasoned New Zealand judge and chair of its independent police conduct authority body has been asked to oversee recommendations from the Lawyer X inquiry.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
Judge criticises man for ‘carrying on like pork chop’ in deadly assault
A Supreme Court judge has broken away from tradition in delivering a judgement to a man – or “nasty hyena” – who was charged with manslaughter following a two-punch ...
‘We’re sending the wrong message’: Legal academic protests inquiry into sexual harassment within federal government
Another report investigating the extent of sexual harassment and bullying within a workplace – even if that workplace is the Federal Parliament – is not needed because ...
Diver Foods sells to Arnott’s Group
Melbourne’s Diver Foods has sold 75 per cent of the company to the Arnott’s Group, with assistance from Macpherson Kelley.
SME LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
‘Urgent response needed’: Legal profession responds to aged care report
Addressing the government’s poor track record and concerns that it is not “serious” about aged care reform, lawyers have called for the Morrison government to act ...
Jaguar dealership sold for $26m amid COVID lockdown
Amid a snap Victorian lockdown, a Jaguar Land Rover dealership was sold for $26 million to Autosports Group with assistance from Macpherson Kelley.
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021