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Politics 18 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLaw reform needed to address proliferation of doxxing

In an age where doxxing is becoming more commonplace, a statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy may be essential...

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The Bar 17 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyRowena Orr named as judge of the Victorian Court of Appeal

Victoria’s Solicitor-General Rowena Orr KC, who was the banking royal commission senior counsel, is joining the bench...

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Politics 11 April 2024 ByAlastair LawrieA 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform

We have a truly once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws for the benefit of...

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Politics 09 April 2024 ByDr Matt BachThe new moral panic: Transphobia and the law

In the face of our latest moral panic and its likely impact on the law, certain norms are worth remembering, writes Dr...

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Politics 19 February 2024 ByEmma JervisWhat will a franchisor licensing regime mean for the legal profession?

A franchisor licensing regime could be introduced in 2025. It is essential to unpack the implication of such change for...

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Politics 16 February 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyBarrister, boutique firm owner, legal academics named in new AI expert...

The Albanese government has established a new Artificial Intelligence Expert Group, with lawyers from across the...

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Politics 15 February 2024 ByDr Elizabeth Crawford SpencerThe wider impact of positive duty on workplace harassment

The recent introduction of the positive duty requirement under section 47C of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, though...

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Politics 05 February 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyMaurice Blackburn principal named race discrimination commissioner

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named a principal from national law firm Maurice Blackburn as Australia’s new race...

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Politics 31 January 2024 ByLauren CroftA-G to meet with senior members of Biden administration

Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Mark Dreyfus KC MP is travelling to Washington, DC, this week to meet...

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Politics 30 January 2024 ByLauren CroftSupreme Court judges, former state A-G among lawyers recognised in...

The 2024 Australia Day Honours list has named numerous legal professionals as officers of the Order of Australia (AO),...

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