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: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
By Andrew Yuile - 1 min read
Federal Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 1 min read
Wills and estates: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
Family law: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 1 min read
Criminal law: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2019
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 - 1 min read
‘Unlawful’ and ‘indefensible’: Murray-Darling Basin Authority receives damning report card
RICHARD BEASLEY SC delivers a scathing report of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s ‘unlawful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ mismanagement of the Basin.
By Richard Beasley - 2 min read
Reviewing defamation law for the digital age
PATRICK GEORGE examines the National Review of Model Defamation Provisions and the need to address the impact of social media on the world of publication.
By Patrick George - 2 min read
Walking the line: when does a shiny new enterprise lose its lustre?
JACK DE FLAMINGH & HANNAH PETERS discuss the first FWC case to consider Fair Work Act amendments aimed at resolving protracted greenfields bargaining disputes.
By Jack de Flamingh and Hannah Peters - 1 min read
Climate change takes centre stage in Land and Environment Court
Gloucester Resources v Minister for Planning marks the first time an Australian court has refused a development on the basis of its climate change impacts.
By Robert White, Jemilah Hallinan and Belinda Rayment - 2 min read