Major reform to Australian competition law came into effect on 6 November 2017. The Competition Policy Review legislation contains a broad range of amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act…
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In 2014, Victoria abolished the offence of defensive homicide following a “widely held perception that it was being abused by violent men”. Despite having been abolished, defensive homicide made appearances…
Read moreHow Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are Set to Challenge and Change Law Firms
The 2017 Bitcoin boom means most lawyers have at least heard of this popular cryptocurrency. However, few understand how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies really work, how they are used and…
Read moreProposed Changes to the Australian Consumer Law [Legal Update]
Significant proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law have just been released for consultation in exposure draft legislation and regulations, with submissions invited and due no later than 28 February…
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