The ART’s court-like features raise constitutional questions. This competition-winning essay discusses why it remains an executive body, not a court.
By Anthony Ma - 8 min read
Our committees discuss several hot topics including AI and copyright, FOI reforms, ASIO powers and workers compensation.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
A structured three-step methodology for quantifying the value of litigation, enabling you to give precise advice on settlement decisions.
By Hugh Stowe - 2 min read
Lawyers and passionate animal advocates attended the recent 2022 Animal Law Conference to discuss various topics including the current legislative framework and its limitations.
By Simon Brannigan, Leanne O'Reilly and Devina Verma - 3 min read
Understand the important elements of the new regime and how lawyers can ensure compliance and manage climate risks.
By Ilona Millar and Lily Morton - 2 min read
With Australia’s new merger regime mere months away, make sure you understand how its key features and pitfalls will affect your practice.
By Jacqueline Downes - 2 min read
The ART’s court-like features raise constitutional questions. This competition-winning essay discusses why it remains an executive body, not a court.
By Anthony Ma - 8 min read
A battle of the giants that marks a turning point for competition law, exposing its strengths, limits and the need for digital platform regulation.
By Brent Fisse - 1 min read
If passed, the Bill will impose an obligation for companies to ‘disrupt’ and ‘prevent’ scams, and give consumers a right to sue.
By Martyn Taylor, Helen Taylor, Rajaee Rouhani, Dietrich Marquardt and Alyssya Warty-Hasan - 2 min read
A battle of the giants that marks a turning point for competition law, exposing its strengths, limits and the need for digital platform regulation.
By Brent Fisse - 1 min read
What courts can authorise—and what state law still forbids—when it comes to funding representative proceedings.
By Ross Foreman - 1 min read
Expedited lawmaking processes were used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Ombudsman reports on the Government’s response and the importance of external oversight.
By Katherine Whitworth and David Wong - 2 min read
Can expert certificates bypass standard rules? When is a summary offence ‘related’? These cases answer key procedural questions.
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read
A data breach, a dark web ransom and a landmark case. Hear from the firm that pioneered the strategy reshaping responses to cyber ransoms.
By Andrew Miers, Zoe Tishler and Luke Roper - 2 min read
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 min read
The new system overhauls terminology, roles and compliance. What practical challenges can be anticipated as the changes take effect?
By Sue Field - 2 min read
The FWC can now scrutinise business models, outsourcing and risk appetite when judging redeployment feasibility.
By Jack de Flamingh and Johanna Rusden - 2 min read
With conservation covenants on the rise, lawyers need to grasp their complex legal, financial and ecological implications for rural landowners.
By Benjamin J. Richardson and Sarah Brugler - 1 min read
Old trust, missing records, big tax risk—how an old house can trigger a modern-day headache for estate planners. By MICHAELA SCHMIDT
By Michaela Schmidt - 1 min read
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 min read
The new system overhauls terminology, roles and compliance. What practical challenges can be anticipated as the changes take effect?
By Sue Field - 2 min read
The Act represents a significant overhaul of Australia’s aged care system and introduces critical person-centred reforms.
By Arthur Koumoukelis and Ha Nguyen - 1 min read
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 min read
The Judiciary and Parliament continue to clash on the latter’s power to punish which is vested exclusively with the courts.
By Emily Hammond - 2 min read
Commonwealth v Yunupingu has exploded native title doctrine. Understand the context and reasoning behind the watershed decision.
By Tony Denholder and William Simons - 2 min read
A look at the insurance landscape as COVID-19 business interruption cases begin to mount in the courts.
By John Van de Poll and Stephanie Carter - 2 min read
In ruling against the ATO, the High Court stressed a few key points that hint at how diverted profits and royalty withholding tax should be…
By Hugh Paynter, Ryan Leslie, Toby Eggleston and Naison Seery - 2 min read
In many ways a microcosm for the international rules-based order, what does the ailing Antarctic Treaty System say about treaty-based law broadly?
By Donald Rothwell - 2 min read
Lang v The Queen discusses how expert evidence must be transparent, reasoned and grounded in proven expertise—not mere assertion.
By Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC - 1 min read
Australia’s media regulation has barely changed the landscape—so what should lawmakers really be trying to protect in a digital-first world? by MICHAEL BRADLEY
By Michael Bradley - 2 min read
How NSW practitioners can navigate the public interest disclosure framework without incriminating themselves or their client.
By Olivia Dixon - 2 min read
New research urges us to rethink what it means to be a duty lawyer and suggests this could address many issues in criminal justice.
By Ray Nickson and Alice Neikirk - 1 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that strict principles apply when determining whether a defendant’s conduct was negligent and whether the conduct caused the plaintiff’s…
By Rita Yousef - 2 min read
Lang v The Queen discusses how expert evidence must be transparent, reasoned and grounded in proven expertise—not mere assertion.
By Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC - 1 min read
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 conservation covenants on the rise, lawyers need to grasp their complex legal, financial and ecological implications for rural landowners.
By Benjamin J. Richardson and Sarah Brugler - 1 min read
Solicitor conflicts can undermine entire proceedings. Recent cases show courts will intervene to protect fairness, even against a client’s wishes.
By Fiona Kim and Tiarn Pauletto - 1 min read
A battle of the giants that marks a turning point for competition law, exposing its strengths, limits and the need for digital platform regulation.
By Brent Fisse - 1 min read
Can robots argue in court? A barrister weighs in on AI’s promise and pitfalls, and the irreplaceable role of human lawyers in justice. By LAINA…
By Laina Chan - 1 min read
Trust structures can derail estate plans. This scenario shows why lawyers must check deeds, vesting dates and foreign person clauses before drafting a will.
By Amanda Tully - 1 min read
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 - 2 min read
