Late in 2024, the Australian Federal Parliament passed significant legislative changes that will extend anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations over legal services – as…
By Gary Hughes - 17 min read
The Journal speaks with three solicitors about the importance of pro bono and why they believe lawyers should experience this part of our justice system.
By Francisco Silva - 20 min read
Hear Me Out, launched recently by NSW Attorney General Michael Daley, enables lawyers and consumers to access AI-powered tools to ascertain where and how to…
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
Will the achievements of the Global Magnitsky Act be diluted by a new world order?
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
Silently pervasive and often difficult to detect, elder abuse is a hidden shame, affecting some of the nation’s most vulnerable people. How is the legal…
By Wendy Yang - 21 min read
Until recently, children have rarely been represented in adoption proceedings. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of NSW reissued a practice note which places a greater…
By Kerri Phillips and Matthew Levy - 5 min read
The case against the US lawyer raises broader questions about SLAPPs, both in Australia and abroad.
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
This year promises discussions of important developments in the High Court, Federal Court and state courts and an overview of the key public law debates…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
Involuntary (also referred to as forced or coerced) sterilisation has been addressed intermittently in parliament and media, but to no avail as far as legislative…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Property title theft is not common, but it is devastating for homeowners and buyers when they are the victims of a scam.
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
Last month, major European Union (EU) legislation designed to halt rampant global deforestation was postponed by a year by popular vote.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
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
This week marks 10 years since the Lindt Café siege. It is understandably an anniversary few in the legal, police or intelligence communities wish to…
By Michael Bodey - 21 min read