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
Criminal law: February 2024
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: February 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
How Australia can successfully regulate ‘high-risk’ AI
The Australian government has responded to feedback from last year’s Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation and plans to focus on high-risk areas of…
By Lisa M. Given - 4 min read
What’s it worth to work from home?
For some, it’s as much as one-third of their wage
By Lynette Washington and Akshay Vij - 4 min read
Mascot Towers: A termination order is not in order
Recent Supreme Court decision in the Mascot Towers saga examines the factors a Court will consider before ordering the termination of a strata scheme.
By Allison Benson and Tom Waugh - 2 min read
Shifting legal paradigms: Landmark decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration
Recent High Court decision found indefinite detention is unlawful. The decision has significant implications for immigration law and human rights. Recent High Court decision found…
By Jason Donnelly - 2 min read
Is it safe enough? Changes to the Family Law Act
A critical analysis of the significant reforms intended to help simplify a complex family law system.
By Gabrielle Craig and Amy Power - 2 min read
Reforming the Privacy Act for the modern era
Following the review of the Privacy Act, key reforms have been proposed to bring the Act into the digital age and minimise human rights risks.
By Lorraine Finlay, Patrick Hooton and Wendy Lam - 1 min read
More reforms on the way for NSW’s defamation laws
‘Stage 2’ reforms and what they will mean for the future of ‘digital defamation’.
By David Helvadjian - 2 min read
Duty of care to comply with work, health and safety requirements
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