Resolving disputes concerning human remains
Some of the most difficult issues arise urgently in the immediate aftermath of a death and concern the deceased’s human remains.
By Darryl Browne - 10 min read
The great divergence of cultural heritage laws in Australia
A recent High Court decision laid bare the flimsy patchwork of cultural heritage laws in Australia. Where have we got it right or wrong?
By Jonathan Fulcher - 7 min read
Protecting purchasers from defective building work
Get across recent changes to the law on constructing and acquiring residential apartments as purchasers are increasingly protected.
By Michael Osborne, Elly Ashley and Owen Kiely - 8 min read
New industrial manslaughter offence to carry heavy penalties
A new offence of industrial manslaughter has been passed to address the high number of workplace deaths in NSW.
By Paul Moorhouse - 7 min read
Cybersecurity and legal regulation: why it’s crucial to stay on top of cyber risk
In a 2022 Federal Court case, the court made it clear that regulators consider inadequate cyber security as a regulatory issue.
By Elissa Baxter and Alex Haslam - 4 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: September 2024
Our committees weigh in on issues including deepfake laws, the new ART rules, bail compliance checks, regional migration and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 6 min read
High Court: September 2024
Precedent-setting cases on proportionate liability and awards in arbitration, and the cross-examination of children for sexual offences. BY TASMAN ASH FLEMING
By Tasman Ash Fleming - 5 min read
Federal Court: September 2024
The Court considers vexatious proceedings orders and unreasonable delays absent prescribed time limits. By VINCCI CHAN and MICHAEL MORGAN.
By Vincci Chan and Michael Morgan - 10 min read
Family law: September 2024
Third-party disclosure, delay exceptions, child support assessments and confidential material in family violence defences. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON.
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 6 min read
Criminal law: September 2024
The CCA considers the meaning of ‘suffers or permits’ for joint offending and how rolled up facts impact sentencing. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 6 min read
Elder law & succession: September 2024
This month is a deep dive on issues surrounding superannuation death benefits, including the recent Ngyuen v AFCA decision. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 9 min read