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The Bar 21 October 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyBarristers must be exempt from AML/CTF regime, bar associations argue

Bar associations have “critical concerns” about the inclusion of barristers in the proposed expanded regime for...

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Big Law 18 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonVictorian barrister bids to reopen practising certificate fight

Amid a battle over her practising certificate, a Victorian barrister accused a solicitor from a major firm of making a...

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Big Law 15 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyers outraged at Lawyer X compensation bill

The Victorian government’s bill to protect itself from compensation claims brought by victims of the Lawyer X...

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Big Law 29 January 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonTechnology, AI and hacking predicted at the Bar in 2024

Technology advancements, both good and bad, were a big theme at the end of 2023, and they will likely continue to change...

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Politics 04 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyBarristers encouraged by Commonwealth’s progress on equitable...

Recently released data from the Attorney-General’s Department show a “notable positive performance” from the...

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SME Law 22 September 2023 ByLauren CroftThe dynamic between family lawyers and tax practitioners

When faced with a potential marital or relationship breakdown, tax is often the last thing on a person’s mind....

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Big Law 11 September 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonPerson behind ‘men in law awards’ may be let off with warning only

The Victorian Bar issued a strong statement condemning the “men in law awards” notice and inviting the anonymous...

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The Bar 31 July 2023 ByLauren CroftDraft misinformation bill will create ‘illiberal double standard’:...

The Victorian Bar has objected to the exposure draft of the Australian government’s Communications Legislation...

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Big Law 19 July 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonVictorian barristers slam Dan Andrews’ Lawyer X comments as...

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as...

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Careers 03 July 2023 ByLauren CroftVictorian Bar awards Hume students for academic excellence

Seventeen students in Hume, Victoria, have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal...

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