There is inconsistency in the application of statutory objectives and administrative decision makers administering the Migration Act should be bound by the same legislative objectives.
By Jason Donnelly - 2 min read
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
The High Court has recently considered whether a foreign State is immune in certain proceedings before Australian courts.
By Justin Hogan-Doran - 2 min read
Lawyers and passionate animal advocates attended the recent 2022 Animal Law Conference to discuss various topics including the current legislative framework and its limitations.
By Simon Brannigan, Leanne O'Reilly and Devina Verma - 3 min read
Lawyers owe clients a duty of care to advise on a range of risks and this duty may extend to climate risks.
By Elizabeth Wild and Sarah Mansfield - 2 min read
A practical guide to the new practice rules that will apply when the dual regulation of immigration law practice ends in March.
By Frances Moffitt - 2 min read
As Australia prepares to vote on the Voice, University of Sydney Law School experts examine constitutional and administrative law issues raised in relation to the…
By Elisa Arcioni and Andrew Edgar - 2 min read
Recent High Court decision has confirmed that a class action waiver clause in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the ACL.
By Alex Tolliday, Hugo Wilesmith, Ben McLachlan and Chiara Biviano - 1 min read
The NSW Supreme Court has affirmed Queensland precedent making clawback provisions in lease agreements largely unenforceable.
By Anthony Herro - 2 min read
When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 2 min read
Can clients have their cake and eat it? The NSWCA rules on clients disputing solicitor fees after previously admitting liability.
By Charlotte Morson - 2 min read
Expedited lawmaking processes were used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Ombudsman reports on the Government’s response and the importance of external oversight.
By Katherine Whitworth and David Wong - 2 min read
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
‘Stage 2’ reforms and what they will mean for the future of ‘digital defamation’.
By David Helvadjian - 2 min read
Recent decisions involving trustee remuneration, protective jurisdiction, disclaimers and family provisions. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
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
Has legislative intervention gone too far? This NSWCA decision on a new design and building duty of care has big ramifications for the industry.
By Keith Redenbach - 2 min read
Recent High Court decision considers resulting trusts. Lawyers should be mindful that a property’s legal title may not reflect its beneficial ownership.
By Darryl Browne - 3 min read
Let the Law Society’s ethics lawyers guide you through the ethical mind field of legal practice
By Paul Monaghan and Linden Barnes - 2 min read
Taking a closer look at mental illness as a basis to rescind a contract for the sale of land.
By Anneka Frayne and Talitha Fishburn - 4 min read
As the dust settles on this long-anticipated report, we look at the findings and what key stakeholders think about them.
By LSJ Team - 1 min read
Despite fresh case law and legislative reform, international obligations still govern overseas jurisdictional issues.
By Cassandra Bennett and Kerri Phillips - 2 min read
With its recent expansion, it is timely to take an inside look at how the Youth Koori Court works and what makes it so successful.
By James Clifford - 8 min read
A look at the insurance landscape as COVID-19 business interruption cases begin to mount in the courts.
By John Van de Poll and Stephanie Carter - 2 min read
Issues raised by the litigation run deeper than technical issues of IP, and challenge our understanding of concepts such as the nature of personhood and…
By Andrew Horne - 2 min read
Despite fresh case law and legislative reform, international obligations still govern overseas jurisdictional issues.
By Cassandra Bennett and Kerri Phillips - 2 min read
A recent decision has confirmed the general principle that solicitor’s duty is owed solely to their client and the Court.
By Charu Stevenson and Gina Tasoulis - 1 min read
The Federal Court considers the Lehrmann case and whether suppressed torture training material is in the public domain. By VINCCI CHAN and JOANNE SHEPARD.
By Vincci Chan and Joanne Shepard - 10 min read
Arthur Kopsias APM examines the new laws giving law enforcement and security agencies greater powers to access your encrypted data.
By Arthur Kopsias - 11 min read
The political will has arrived, now give the Voice a timetable
By Joanne van der Plaat - 2 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that strict principles apply when determining whether a defendant’s conduct was negligent and whether the conduct caused the plaintiff’s…
By Rita Yousef - 2 min read
There are many obstacles to issuing an effective subpoena. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.
By Justin Wong and Prudence Watts - 2 min read
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
Showing Revenue NSW you are eligible for the PPE can be tricky. Find out what you will need to be successful first time.
By Dung Lam and Annika Lawrie - 1 min read
Jen McMillan unpacks the Court’s narrow interpretation of ‘ordinarily resident’ and provides valuable practice notes and updates on residential land purchasing.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Showing Revenue NSW you are eligible for the PPE can be tricky. Find out what you will need to be successful first time.
By Dung Lam and Annika Lawrie - 1 min read
Artificial intelligence can offer a simple, quick and cheap alternative method for lawyers to deliver services to clients.
By Philippe Doyle Gray - 2 min read
Recent cases and reform show the importance of deciding whether or not to act for a client, especially for probate solicitors.
By Annie Knoke and Yvette Morris - 2 min read
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
