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
Duty of care to comply with work, health and safety requirements
Recent District Court decision examines the primary duties of an organisation and PCBU pursuant to work health and safety legislation. Penalties will increase from 1…
By Michael Selinger and Chloe Hamer - 8 min read
Corporate structures and complications in family law settlements
When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 8 min read
Permanent stays: A fair trial need not be a perfect trial
Recent High Court decision found the mere passage of time does not provide a sufficient basis to permanently stay certain child abuse claims.
By Christien Corns, Sam Rappensberg and Milica Vukancic - 4 min read
Environment and Planning Law update 2023
Recent environment and planning law decisions examining court-approved development applications, Interim Heritage Orders and more.
By Alistair Knox, Kristyn Glanville and Kyla Brunton - 8 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: December 2023
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 - 10 min read
High Court: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 5 min read
Federal Court: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN AND DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
By Vincci Chan and Dr David J. Townsend - 10 min read
Family law: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 6 min read
Criminal law: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 5 min read
Elder law & succession: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 9 min read