A wave of reform: Industrial relations 2024 recap
In 2024, we witnessed what some experts have described as the biggest wave of reform since the Fair Work Act was enacted in 2009. So,…
By Wendy Yang - 5 min read
Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says
Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, is no stranger to controversy. In August the university lecturer went viral for her quirky, marsupial-inspired breakdancing at the Olympics.
By Sarah Hook, Marie Hadley and Vicki Huang - 5 min read
An AML update for practitioners
This article provides a high-level overview of the upcoming AML reforms and obligations for lawyers.
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
Tuvalu, the first purely digital, sovereign nation to exist in the metaverse?
Facing the prospect of their entire nation being submerged underwater as a result of rising sea levels, Tuvalu has launched a campaign to become “the…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read-
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How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law
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Wild ride for NSW lawyers: new guidance on direct speech evidence
Wild v Meduri restores ‘words to the effect’ in NSW but remains at odds with federal standards for witness affidavits.
By Andrew Hack, Sonya Willis and Sylvia Fernandez - 2 min read-
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Five ingredients: the recipe for a Human Rights Act
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Getting paid as a solo or small law firm
Amid uncertain economic times, clients are taking longer to pay bills from small firms, with experts urging a renewed focus on how to chase payment.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Best films of 2024 (plus ticket giveaway)
The yearly countdown of the best films of 2024, and a ticket giveaway for an upcoming awards contender.
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- 01 Out with the Magistrates, in with the Judges in title shake-up
- 02 High Court narrows vicarious liability for institutional abuse
- 03 Social media laws won’t just affect under 16s
- 04 Supreme Court issues historic AI guidance
- 05 Vale Tom Hughes AO KC
- 06 Film review: It Ends With Us
- 07 The forgotten disclosure?
- 08 New homicide statistics show surge in intimate partner killings – and huge disparity in First Nations victims
- 09 Decisions by the Professional Conduct Committee: November 2024
- 10 Keeping cash: Why the government still sees a future for traditional payment