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
Building trust Part 2: Establishing trust in online and hybrid team settings
Part two in the series examines the ways in which managers can establish and maintain trust while working online or in hybrid arrangements.
By Justine Rogers and Anthony Song - 2 min read
A matter of interpretation: Reaffirming the principles of statutory interpretation
The Full Court of the Federal Court in Metlife v AFCA recently re-affirmed the key principles of statutory interpretation including the role of extrinsic materials.
By Jeremy Harrison - 2 min read
CGT considerations: When a beneficiary exercises an option under the will
Where a will contains an option, practitioners should be aware of possible capital gains tax implications and advise their clients accordingly.
By Amanda Tully and Jim Main - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: December 2022
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 - 3 min read
High Court: December 2022
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: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DENES BLAZER AND JOANNE SHEPARD.
By Denes Blazer and Joanne Shepard - 2 min read
Family law: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 2 min read
Criminal law: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 5 min read
Right time to act on human rights
OPINION: Australia still stands almost alone among Western democracies in not having some form of Charter or Bill of Rights.
By Joanne van der Plaat - 3 min read