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
High Court: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By DAVID KELSEY-SUGG.
By David Kelsey-Sugg - 1 min read
Federal Court: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 1 min read
Family law: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Criminal law: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: April 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
What’s in a name? Modern award changes and new compliance safeguards
An in-depth examination of the hot topic of modern awards and ‘annualised wage arrangements’.
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell - 2 min read
Children’s Guardian Act 2019: an historic step to an integrated child safe scheme in NSW
The Children’s Guardian Act 2019, which commences 1 March, brings all the functions of the Children’s Guardian together under one Act.
By Sharminie Niles - 3 min read
High Court rules on admissibility of evidence in animal cruelty case
The High Court has ruled that some (but not all) evidence obtained at a greyhound training facility is admissible despite being obtained improperly.
By Talitha Fishburn - 2 min read
Victoria set to allow lawyers to take percentage of class action damages
The Victorian Bill poised to change class actions practice and, arguably, Australian litigation culture.
By Michael Legg - 1 min read
Climate Disaster Law: does it hold the key to dealing with bushfires?
With climate change being recognised as an exacerbating factor in the Australian bushfire disaster, ‘Climate Disaster Law’ is now coming to the fore.
By Rosemary Lyster - 3 min read