This Practical Law Australia Employment Law practice note examines when an employee is protected from dismissal due to a temporary absence from work while ill or injured under section 352…
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This Practical Law Australia Company Law practice note offers a guide to the types of companies that can be incorporated in Australia by the process of registration under the Corporations Act…
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Legal research is an essential but time-consuming skill that is required of all legal professionals. Finding that all important leading case or authority on a specific legal issue can feel…
Read moreSmashing the Glass Ceiling: Senator Michaelia Cash’s Journey From Lawyer to Workplace Reformer
A long held dedication to employment law and workplace relations, both as a lawyer and politician, has given Senator Michaelia Cash deep insights into the triumphs and tribulations of the…
Read moreACCC Maintains the Focus on Cartels
In late February, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims outlined the regulator’s competition law priorities for 2016. The release may have been somewhat lost in the media interest storm surrounding the Government’s…
Read moreDoing it His Way: Martin Ferguson Steps out of Labor’s Shadow
When it comes to labour reform, Martin Ferguson believes in small, incremental steps. “There is no revolution or paradise around the corner,” the former Labor Federal Government Minister and Australian Council of…
Read more7 Landmark Cases of 2015
The past year has seen a number of very high profile cases reported in the media. Often a case that has stirred the interest of the public and the media…
Read moreWhy You Need Sharp Legal Knowledge (and How to Maintain it)
Staying up to date with the latest legal developments in a variety of sectors and practice areas can be an overwhelming prospect for many legal professionals, especially those running small…
Read moreHow New Uniform Laws are Impacting In-House Counsel
What changes do in-house counsel need to make to ensure they’re compliant with the new uniform laws? A few months ago, we considered the key changes that would impact private practitioners as…
Read moreMeet Mark Robinson SC: One of the Great Minds Behind Westlaw AU [Q&A]
“I solved a complex legal problem the other day – one that was upsetting my solicitor and confusing my junior – in less than a minute. It only took one…
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