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Big Law 21 February 2025 ByGrace RobbieOverreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says LCA

The newly warranted federal powers to investigate cyber-enabled crime “covertly” must be “carefully...

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The Bar 20 February 2025 ByJerome Doraisamy“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about...

“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian Bar,...

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Big Law 10 December 2024 ByLauren CroftLaw Council executive team elected for 2025

The Law Council of Australia has elected the members of its 2025 executive committee, including a new president.

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Big Law 03 December 2024 ByGrace Robbie$3.9bn NAJP announced, but concerns still remain

Despite attorneys-general agreeing to a new National Access to Justice Partnership described as the “largest...

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Politics 01 November 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers can’t be covert informers on their clients, Law Council...

The Law Council of Australia has pushed back on “rhetoric” suggesting the country needs an AML/CTF regime that...

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Big Law 29 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieLegal organisations raise alarm over new ‘retrograde’ NT laws

The Law Council of Australia and the Law Society of Northern Territory have expressed strong opposition to the recently...

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Politics 14 October 2024 ByMiranda BrownleeSME lawyers to be burdened with extra costs from money laundering...

The member for Bradfield has raised concerns about the billions of dollars in costs the bill will impose on small law...

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Big Law 03 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonNo place for politicians in law enforcement decisions, LCA says

Politicians should not attempt to sway the independent function of law enforcement or the decision of prosecutors to...

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Big Law 16 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonCosts of anti-money laundering proposal may harm small firms

The proposal to crack down on money laundering and to counter terrorism to bring Australia in line with international...

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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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