Can gossip be news? Explore how Australia’s new privacy tort challenges media freedoms and redefines journalism in the age of celebrity and digital storytelling.
By Matthew Richardson SC - 1 min read
With ASIC sharpening its focus, this article unpacks the evolving legal landscape of directors’ duties and the rising personal risks for Australian company directors.
By Pamela Hanrahan - 2 min read
Pets, power and property: how Australia’s family law overhaul redefines fairness in separation and the consequences of family violence.
By Jacky Campbell - 1 min read
Recent amendments to the Mental Health Act 2007 include a recovery orientated approach designed to involve consumers in decisions about care and treatment. By MARIA…
By Maria Bisogni - 1 min read
The revised Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 continue to recognise the role of solicitors appearing as counsel assisting an ‘inquisitorial body’. By IAN HARVEY.
By Ian Harvey - 2 min read
Keep client lunches focused on building relationships not taking instructions or providing advice. By MELISSA FENTON and CRAIG HOLLAND.
By Melissa Fenton and Craig Holland - 2 min read
The ALRC Native Title Final Report contains 30 recommendations for reform, focusing on ‘connection’ requirements, the content of native title, authorisation and joinder. By JUSTINE CLARKE.
By Justine Clarke - 1 min read
The Torrens Title system is the cornerstone of the Australian real estate market and land economy. However, the ‘state guarantee’ of title does not extend…
By Paul Watkins - 2 min read
Australian victims of overseas terrorist acts and their close family members may be eligible for compensation under the Social Security Act 1991. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 1 min read
Looking at the constant changes occurring in the workers compensation landscape, one might be excused for thinking that keeping up with the Kardashians would be…
By Maithri Panagoda - 2 min read
Traditional legal mechanisms struggle to effectively respond to the complex and often elusive nature of bullying conduct. By JACK DE FLAMINGH.
By Jack de Flamingh - 2 min read
Incorporated legal practices and supervision of newly admitted lawyers. By GLENDA CARRY.
By Glenda Carry - 1 min read
The proposed removal of legal practitioners from the migration agent’s regulatory scheme presents an opportunity for all lawyers to more freely provide migration law advice….
By Peter Papadopoulos and Sathya Gnanakaran - 10 min read