The High Court has signalled some subtle shifts in the well-established principles of statutory interpretation. How will they impact your practice?
By Dr Jacinta Dharmananda - 1 min read
Recent Australian cases reveal the legal and clinical complexities of hormone treatment for young people amid global policy shifts and contested expert evidence.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 2 min read
A recent Federal Court decision examines the situations giving rise to testamentary offsets, key cases and other similar equitable principles.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The Australian Constitution does not currently mention Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A referendum is required to correct this injustice and complete our Constitution….
By Bob Wright - 1 min read
The Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013 (Cth) introduced major reforms to residential aged care. By RICHARD MCCULLAGH.
By Richard McCullagh - 2 min read
The Full Federal Court has confirmed there is no requirement that a “public benevolent institution” must provide relief directly to those in need. By MARK…
By Mark Friezer and Louisa Wu - 2 min read
Recent amendments to the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 have made it easier for a court to take into account a victim impact statement given by a…
By Samuel Burton - 1 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 1 min read
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
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 - 2 min read
A recent study, Community Attitudes to Corruption and to the ICAC; Report of the 2013 Survey, looked at perceptions of ICAC. By MONICA KELLY.
By Monica Kelly - 1 min read