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
Protecting software in the digital age
Obtaining evidence of end-user copyright infringement is the major challenge of the digital age, as there is no point of sale where evidence can be…
By Grant Hansen - 2 min read
Indigenous recognition: completing our constitution
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
Aged care reforms: the residents’ perspective
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
Fund-raising can be enough: not-for-profits as public benevolent institutions
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
Changes to the law concerning victim impact statements in NSW
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
Wills and estates: August 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 1 min read
Family law: August 2014
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2014
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 1 min read
The latest from the High Court: August 2014
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
By Thomas Hurley - 2 min read
Law Society advocacy: August 2014
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