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
Escalated crackdown on greenwashing: Just the beginning?
Regulatory watchdogs, ASIC and ACCC, are cracking down on greenwashing claims made by businesses and the consequences for false green claims are greater than ever.
By Teresa Torcasio and Katie Lau - 2 min read
Gender Equity Reforms: Better and Fairer Pay
This is the third article in a series examining recent and significant changes to the Fair Work Act.
By Jack de Flamingh and Arsalan Azhar - 2 min read
Federal diversity jurisdiction: Administrative or judicial power?
Recent judicial and Personal Injury Commission decisions examines Federal diversity jurisdiction and whether the Commission exercises judicial or administrative power when determining disputes.
By Michelle Riordan - 3 min read
Navigating historic institutional abuse claims in an evolving legal environment
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has brought about significant legal reform that lawyers should be aware of.
By Catherine Power and Natalie Sullivan - 2 min read
My client has a dispute and there is an arbitration clause – What do I do now?
There are a number of considerations for lawyers acting and advising on arbitration matters including the practical steps before commencing arbitration.
By Justin Hogan-Doran - 2 min read
GST considerations: Don’t always run with the sheep
Solicitors should be aware when ‘GST free supply of farmland’ is applicable and whether the purchaser intends to ‘carry on a business’.
By Michaela Schmidt and Jim Main - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 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 - 2 min read
High Court: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
By Dr Michelle Sharpe - 2 min read
Federal Court: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DAVID J TOWNSEND.
By Dr David J. Townsend - 2 min read
Family law: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read