New legal service for LGBTQIA+ community in New South Wales
A joint effort involving the state and federal governments, as well as the Inner City Legal Centre, has secured four years of funding for a…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
The cost of AI data centres
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s call to arms for a rapid expansion of AI data centres in the country was welcomed by investors and property developers,…
By Francisco Silva - 6 min read
Small law practices and privacy law: the impact of Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms
AML/CTF Reporting Entities will also have privacy obligations
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
The law of giving – keeping Australia’s charitable wheels turning
Many solicitors believe this sector is long overdue for reform, especially when it comes to the process for determining tax deductible status.
By Karl Hoerr - 21 min read
Working out the new world of workers compensation
Practitioners face a reformed workers compensation system, with tighter psychological injury rules and new legal funding and assessment processes.
By Tim Concannon - 2 min read
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The lawyer’s disappearing attention span
Technology and heavy workloads are eroding lawyers’ focus. Experts say it is not weak willpower but by design.
By Ivy Swibel - 8 min read
Film review: The Blue Trail, The Birthday Trip (plus ticket giveaway)
A Brazilian sci-fi dystopian drama sees an old soul finding freedom in the Amazon river, while a new Australian satirical comedy looks at the lives…
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