Bill ‘to protect leakers, press’ Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs A private member’s bill would remove criminal penalties for most leaks from the federal bureaucracy.
Just CFO ‘deeply involved’ Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs Just Group’s director says a former CFO had an intimate knowledge of the company, as defection trial continues.
Court sinks offshore visa waiver Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs The High Court has ruled that the minister exceeded his authority when making visa exceptions for offshore workers.
Slater’s staff exodus, $1bn loss Posted on August 30, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs The woes of law firm Slater & Gordon were again laid bare yesterday.
Slater changes after huge loss Posted on August 30, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs Besieged law firm Slater & Gordon has confirmed a loss of over $1bn and announced a board shake-up.
18C: Doctors doubt racism claim Posted on August 26, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs Medical reports question the severity of a stress disorder affecting an indigenous university staffer.
Shrinking racial hatred cases Posted on August 25, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs The QUT case has exposed the ugly truth about section 18C: it is building a new version of apartheid.
Slater braces for $1bn loss Posted on August 24, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs Troubled law firm Slater & Gordon will book a full-year loss of over $1bn, after huge writedowns and a share price plunge.
Funder, lawyers in litigation win Posted on August 21, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs Lawyers and a Sydney-based funder soaked up every cent of a $5m court win supposed to pay sacked workers’ entitlements.
Align 18C with community: judge Posted on August 19, 2016 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs One of the nation’s most experienced judges has joined the push to reform section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.