NSW to abolish ‘good character’ at sentencing
The NSW Government has announced it will abolish the use of ‘good character’ in sentencing proceedings, a decision supported by victims advocacy groups.
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TikTok and Snapchat settle in first of major US lawsuits
In the earliest of the social media addiction trials in the United States, Snapchat and TikTok have opted to settle.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
By Sharon Blake and Katherine Lau - 6 min read
A view without borders
Profile: Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
By Francisco Silva - 21 min read
Recapping 2025: uncertainty and contention afflicts the implied freedom doctrine
Judicial scepticism, fractured reasoning and shifting tests marked 2025, leaving the implied freedom’s coherence and future direction in question.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts and Dr Shireen Morris - 1 min read
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How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research
In the modern workplace, flexible arrangements can be as important as salary for some. For many employees, flexibility is no longer a nice-to-have luxury. It…
By Melissa A. Wheeler, Anne Bardoel, Asanka Gunasekara and Lindsie Arthur - 5 min read
Film review: Is This Thing On?
Bradley Cooper’s third directorial effort is a couple of steps below the other two, but is boasted by great performances from Will Arnett and Laura…
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