Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 7 min read
The information that democracy needs: the 2018 Whitlam Oration
BRET WALKER SC delivered the 2018 Whitlam Oration in Parramatta. This abridged version is published with the permission of the Whitlam Institute.
By Bret Walker SC - 11 min read
The constitutional cost of combatting espionage and foreign interference
The Federal Government has introduced three Bills to combat foreign interference in our political and electoral systems. Two have been passed. By HANNAH RYAN.
By Hannah Ryan - 8 min read
Corporate accountability and transparency: a modern approach to combat slavery
Ethical supply chains are under the spotlight as the Commonwealth and New South Wales legislatures move to increase transparency about modern slavery. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
By Jack de Flamingh and Michael do Rozario - 6 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: August 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 6 min read
The latest from the High Court: August 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 10 min read
Criminal law: August 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 4 min read
Family law: August 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 4 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 5 min read
Wills and estates: August 2018
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 7 min read
The Heavy Vehicle National Law and the Chain of Responsibility
Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law place obligations on all in the supply chain to regulate operations to comply with a duty of care….
By Nathan Cecil and Adam Vrahnos - 6 min read