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 - 2 min read
Statutory interpretation: context and beneficiality
Identifying a beneficial or remedial purpose of legislation may be a useful tool in statutory interpretation. However, the text is still the primary consideration. By BRENDA…
By Brenda Tronson - 2 min read
First assessment of native title compensation: Griffiths v NT of Australia (No. 3)
The Federal Court has ordered the Northern Territory government to pay $3,300,261 to the Ngaliwurru and Nungali Peoples as compensation for the impact of land…
By Leonie Flynn, Gavin Scott and Clare Lawrence - 2 min read
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from climate change: ACF v Minister for the Environment
In Australian Conservation Foundation Incorporated v Minister for the Environment [2016] FCA 1042, Griffiths J dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision made…
By Stephen Tully - 1 min read
Cyber security and the legal profession
Law firms are desirable targets for cyber attacks and have a lot to lose from a successful data raid. By THOMAS KALDOR.
By Thomas Kaldor - 2 min read
Wills and estates: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: October 2016
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
Family law: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
Not just an innocent bystander: accessorial liability of third parties under the Fair Work Act
The reach of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) accessorial liability provisions may be broad. By GLENN FREDERICKS.
By Glenn Fredericks - 2 min read
The latest from the High Court: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 2 min read
Why you must consider GST before closing a deal
Familiarity with GST legislation and rulings is essential. There are surprises in store for the unwary. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read