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
HIV and the law – recent developments in public health and criminal laws
In an amendment to the Public Health Act 2010, the requirement to disclose HIV status was replaced with a requirement to take ‘reasonable precautions’ to…
By Alexandra Stratigos and Melissa Woodroffe - 6 min read
Section 32 Mental Health Act amendments fall short of recommended reform
Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 was amended, extending the divisionary regime to those with cognitive impairment. By KAREN WEEKS.
By Karen Weeks - 6 min read
Mass surveillance and data retention: do the means justify the ends?
The Attorney-General’s Department released the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 – Annual Report. By MICHELLE MEARES.
By Michelle Meares - 6 min read
Preliminary discovery applications: don’t forget about the costs
NSW courts are prepared to make orders varying or delaying costs for preliminary discovery depending on the institution and outcome of subsequent proceedings. By NICHOLAS…
By Nicholas Smith - 4 min read
Family law: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 4 min read
Wills and estates: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 3 min read
Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms: a move towards genuine Aboriginal control?
A new government proposal for stand-alone cultural heritage legislation proposes to expand the definition of Aboriginal cultural heritage to include intangible aspects and confer upon…
By Ross Mackay - 6 min read
An unholy trinity? Religion, employees and the workplace
Religious issues can arise in various workplace settings, including the contract of employment and religious discrimination. By JOHN WILSON and KIERAN PENDER.
By John Wilson and Kieran Pender - 7 min read
The latest from the High Court: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 6 min read
Is your practice secure? Client confidentiality and data breach
A data breach response plan is essential to being prepared for an eligible data breach. By HELEN BROWN.
By Helen Brown - 6 min read