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Politics 11 October 2024 ByDaniel CroftAustralia is set to enable mandatory reporting of ransom payments and...

Australia is set to enable mandatory reporting of ransom payments and new standards for smart devices with its...

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Politics 27 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyAn appeal, brought by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to shield...

An appeal, brought by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to shield ministerial documents from being sought via freedom of...

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Politics 23 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyNew laws ensure ‘courts aren’t just the realm of a wealthy few’

The A-G, unions, and the legal assistance sector are celebrating the passage of the Costs Protection Bill, which...

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Big Law 19 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyThere was an 11.5 per cent increase in total hours of pro bono work...

There was an 11.5 per cent increase in total hours of pro bono work undertaken by Australian lawyers in FY2023–24;...

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Politics 13 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyAustralia should ‘be the adult in the room’ on AI regulation

While looming Californian legislation sparks debate over safety and innovation, Australia will do well to maintain a...

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Politics 22 July 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers providing tax advice may have to register to do so

Treasury is seeking feedback on a range of matters relating to tax practitioner registration with the Tax Practitioners...

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Politics 05 July 2024 ByJake NelsonDreyfus: ‘We will not abandon’ push for MH17 justice

The federal Attorney-General has reiterated Australia’s commitment to justice for MH17 as the 10th anniversary of its...

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Big Law 03 June 2024 ByLauren Croft‘More must be done’ despite $33m National Redress Scheme...

Following an investment of more than $30 million to expand services for National Redress Scheme applicants, one partner...

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Politics 14 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyTax 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...

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Politics 24 April 2024 ByDavid Hollingworth and Jerome DoraisamyAustralia v Musk: A fight over censorship with an ‘arrogant...

A war of words has erupted between Australian politicians and Elon Musk over an eSafety ruling to take down footage of...

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