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Big Law 30 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySparke Helmore opens in Cairns with trio from Holding Redlich

National law firm has expanded into northern Queensland, opening its 10th national office, with a trio from BigLaw rival...

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Big Law 11 September 2024 ByGrace RobbieConsistency needed for power of attorney laws

The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for all levels of government to collaborate to establish national...

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Politics 09 September 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy$202m secured for Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen

A settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth and thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

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Politics 05 September 2024 ByIngrid Bremers and Kimberley BaillieProcurement complaints are a risk to Commonwealth agencies achieving...

Procurement complaints are a risk to Commonwealth agencies achieving their objectives. Not only can they result in the...

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Corporate Counsel 20 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyWhat is legal’s role in ensuring adherence to the Right to...

With the recently legislated Right to Disconnect set to begin next week, law departments need to be across the looming...

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The Bar 16 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyEx-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’...

In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes her...

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Careers 05 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyPractising in Japan just got easier for Aussie lawyers

The Japanese Ministry of Justice has simplified the processes through which foreign lawyers, including those from...

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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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NewLaw 19 July 2024 ByGrace RobbieAdult Crime, Adult Time policy ‘will not fix the problem’, lawyers...

Under the Liberal National Party’s proposed Adult Crime, Adult Time policy, young offenders found guilty of serious...

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Big Law 15 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAppeal over ‘significant’ FOI delays rejected

Former senator Rex Patrick’s bid to hold the Australian information commissioner accountable for a 1,400-day delay on...

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