Expedited lawmaking processes were used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Ombudsman reports on the Government’s response and the importance of external oversight.
By Katherine Whitworth and David Wong - 2 min read
In parenting disputes regarding whether to vaccinate a child against Covid-19, a primary consideration is whether the decision will be in the child’s best interest.
By Amy Power and Madeleine Causbrook - 2 min read
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the NSW workers compensation scheme and not just in claims by workers who contracted the disease.
By Marilyn Cassidy - 2 min read
How the pandemic might inform our response to climate change.
By Ballanda Sack, Timothy Allen and Amelia Smillie - 3 min read
An essential overview of the national insolvency reforms designed to tackle the economic impact of Covid-19.
By Michelle Castle and Jim Johnson - 8 min read
An essential update on JobKeeper 2.0, the latest changes to modern awards, and the future of Industrial Relations reform in 2021.
By Jack de Flamingh and John Casey - 2 min read
The year the legal profession went home – an examination of the great WFH experiment.
By Michael Legg - 3 min read
The Law Society’s Regulatory Compliance team answers your FAQs about legal practice in the age of the Coronavirus.
By Glenda Carry and Frances Moffitt - 2 min read
Cautionary tales for employers with staff working long hours.
By Nicola Mostert and Felicity Edwards - 1 min read
Expert analysis of Clive Palmer’s High Court challenge to Western Australia’s border closures in response to coronavirus.
By Dr David Tomkins - 4 min read
Sneakerboy decisions are the first to provide guidance on interpretation of the Code for retail and other commercial leasing agreements in NSW.
By Anthony Herro - 8 min read
Still working from home? Employees and employers alike should be aware of their WH&S rights and responsibilities.
By Deirdre McEvoy - 2 min read
The Law Society’s regulatory compliance solicitors answer your compliance queries
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read