Politics

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The workplace laws most at-risk under a Dutton government

In a recent live stream, and with the Australian federal election drawing closer, a senior legal writer from Practical...

11 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Politics

Gender pay gap laws aren’t working, women say

New laws requiring big businesses to publish their gender pay gaps are not fixing the broader issues, according to a...

05 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Senate inquiry must be ‘turning point’ on child justice

The National Children’s Commissioner has welcomed a Senate inquiry report calling for child justice...

04 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Are your clients in the firing line of ACCC’s annual priorities?

The ACCC has made its priorities clear. Now is the time for lawyers to help clients get ahead of potential...

28 February 2025

By Madelaine Holt

Politics

Labor accused of stacking FWC with ‘union and lawyer mates’

A principal from Maurice Blackburn has been named as deputy president of the Fair Work Commission, while four other...

26 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Dutton’s call for migration changes raises serious ‘legal and ethical questions’

An incident involving two NSW nurses launching an anti-Semitic tirade has spurred Opposition Leader Peter Dutton into...

24 February 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Politics

RBA reveals first cash rate call for 2025

Has the time finally arrived for the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate? In this special announcement, brought to you by...

18 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Australia ‘long overdue’ for tax reform, lawyers say

“Clear and workable” legislation is critical if Australia’s taxation system is to be meaningfully reformed,...

18 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

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

Politics

‘Be alert, not alarmed’ about Trump tariffs, lawyers say

Donald Trump’s apparent indecision about whether to exempt Australia from trade prevents certainty in a much-needed...

13 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy