International ruling highlights Australia’s climate obligations to Pacific neighbours

A ruling in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has highlighted Australia’s obligation to smaller nations affected by climate change and could open the country…

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The Epstein Files: where the law stands

The media has shown unbridled enthusiasm for covering a politically-charged tangle of conspiracy theories relating to Jeffrey Epstein. What does the law say about what…

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Could Australian legislation on drones be sharpened up?

Amid global pressure to spend more on military defence and offence, an Australian drone and counter-drone maker has expanded its business to Asia and Europe.

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The battle over the Dalai Lama’s successor

The Tibetan Buddhist leader-in-exile, the Dalai Lama, recently told media he intended to live to 130 years of age.

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A focus on the future: the principles and legacy of Bugmy v The Queen

It has been 11 years since the High Court landmark decision in Bugmy v The Queen, which identified how courts were to take into account…

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Australian lawyers honoured over historic Timor-Leste Maritime Boundary Treaty

Two Australian lawyers were honoured with the Order of Timor-Leste for their work in securing the peaceful resolution of Timor-Leste’s maritime borders with Australia in…

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Missing in China: what can be done when Australians ‘disappear’?

More Australians are imprisoned in China than any other foreign country.

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Data centres face five-star Australian regulatory changes

The Australian government’s new regulations dictate that data service providers need to achieve a five-star rating from NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System).

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Form, function, freshness: law firms and website design

Website design is a fundamental factor in law firm marketing and reputation.

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Legal spin: what to do when PR disasters strike

PR experts are urging law firms to step up their reputation-management efforts.

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