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Big Law 14 March 2025 ByGrace RobbieIn light of the Victorian government introducing what it calls the...

In light of the Victorian government introducing what it calls the “toughest bail laws in Australia”, legal...

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Politics 12 March 2025 ByKo Ko AungAustralia cannot ignore Myanmar’s refugee crisis any longer

Australia cannot claim to be a champion of human rights while leaving Myanmar’s displaced people without options or...

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Politics 24 February 2025 ByKace O'NeillAn incident involving two NSW nurses launching an anti-Semitic tirade...

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

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Politics 07 February 2025 ByGrace RobbieFollowing the disbandment of the Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory...

Following the disbandment of the Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council by the Labor ACT government after just 18...

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Big Law 24 January 2025 ByKace O'NeillNDIS support service fined $1.9m following ‘tragic’ choking death

Inadequate training was found liable for the “terrible” choking incident that claimed the life of an intellectually...

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Corporate Counsel 07 January 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyHow GCs can prepare for Trump’s regulatory changes

Ahead of the second Trump presidency, there are numerous steps that general counsel whose businesses deal in or with the...

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Big Law 28 November 2024 ByArabella WaltonPrestigious 30 Under 30 Awards 2025 unveils more finalists

Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across corporate counsel (large business), family law, financial services,...

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SME Law 01 November 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyProximity continues to bolster expert adviser ranks

Two senior practitioners have joined the Canberra office of Proximity as expert advisers.

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Big Law 18 October 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyKPMG partner brings team to Holding Redlich

KPMG Law’s head of government and defence has moved to BigLaw firm Holding Redlich and is bringing a team of at least...

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Big Law 18 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieSouth Australia imposes stronger stalking laws

The South Australian government has introduced comprehensive reforms to the state’s stalking laws to enhance community...

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