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Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

On 14 December 2025, the Federal Government announced a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

Australia Government

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Holding Redlich

Navigating Sovereign Citizen Claims In WA Local Government

Sovereign citizens are defined as a loosely affiliated group of individuals with varying motivations but generally united in their anti-government ideology.

Australia Government

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HHG Legal Group

Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth—no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change

In Pabai v Commonwealth (No 2) [2025] FCA 796, Justice Wigney in the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a claim from two Torres Strait Islanders...

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Essential ESG: Episode 24 – In Conversation With Professor Robert McCorquodale

Explore the evolving global landscape of business and human rights.

Australia Government

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Victorian Redress Scheme for historical abuse - A guide for survivors

Australia Government

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Suing for Unlawful Discrimination in NSW: Your Rights and How to Take Action

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What is the Legal Definition of Genocide?

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Satisfy The Legal Definition Of Genocide

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

No Criminal Conviction for ATO Whistleblower Richard Boyle

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Hate Speech and Racial Vilification Laws and Penalties Australia

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Modern Slavery Act reform: government begins consultation

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

NSW youth detention surges: up 34% since 2023

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Voluntary assisted dying in Australia: The current state of play

Australia Government

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Barry Nilsson

Latest developments: Hannah Thomas arrest probe escalates

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Talking Aussie Farming With Stephen Commadeur (Podcast)

Australia Real Estate

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FTI Consulting

Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Australia Employment

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Kennedys

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Major Reforms To The Model Work Health And Safety Framework And Incident Notification Duties

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Dehumanising police assault of mentally ill woman highlights desperate need for reform

Discusses recent case where 2 police officers pleaded guilty to several assault charges as well as unauthorised use of a prohibited weapon.

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Shocking police misconduct in Sydney against mentally ill woman

Former officers found guilty after a violent assault on a vulnerable woman during a welfare check.

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW police officers please guilty after brutalising and degrading mentally ill woman

An investigation was launched into the incident and the officers were subsequently charged with a range of criminal offences.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Discipline action against an employee for holding and/or expressing political opinions in light of Lattouf v ABC

he judgment is a reminder of the complexities that arise when politics and work collide.

Australia Government

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Constitutional Rights in Australia Versus the United States

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

No compensation for detainee

Australia Government

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Megan Kirk – The Fight for Freedom of Speech: The Escalating Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Activism at Universities

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

NSW bans LGBTQ+ conversion practices

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Litigation Corporate Governance Reforms: The Modern Slavery Act Review

Australia Government

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

What is disability discrimination?

Australia Government

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

NSW greens to introduce Human Rights Act for NSW

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ongoing forced aboriginal child removals in WA could result in genocide prosecution

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW's Latest Anti-Protest Law: A Threat to Democracy?

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What is disability discrimination?

Discusses disability discrimination & the process involved in bringing a complaint about disability discrimination in Australia.

Australia Government

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

NSW greens to introduce Human Rights Act for NSW

NSW Greens human rights spokesperson seeks to uphold the rights of NSW citizens & residents under state law.

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ongoing forced aboriginal child removals in WA could result in genocide prosecution

The number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care in Western Australia has dramatically escalated over the last two decades.

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW's Latest Anti-Protest Law: A Threat to Democracy?

Crimes Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025 has sparked fierce debate about civil liberties and democracy.

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Parental Child Abduction: What You Need to Know

Australia International

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JB Solicitors

NSW introduces religious vilification laws

Amendment to prohibit vilification on the basis of religious belief, affiliation or activity.

Australia Government

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McCabes

Australian Legislation Limiting Payment Of Costs By Unsuccessful Applicants Incentivises Discrimination Litigation

The Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 (Cth), which was enacted to address perceived disincentives to pursuing claims for discrimination, took effect on 2 October 2024.

Australia Employment

JD

Jones Day

Death of 11-week-old baby leaves government department open to being sued for compensation

Explores legal implications for child protection services in Australia.

Australia Government

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Senate recommends rejecting removal of requirement for AG's consent to prosecute genocide

Discusses international offences of genocide, war crimes & crimes against humanity under division 268 of the Criminal Code Act.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Human trafficking offences in Australia: More common than some may think

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

McBride's Appeal Is in Jeopardy, as the Respected Lawyer Needs Finances to Fund It

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Australia's Committing Cultural Genocide Upon a First Peoples in Favour of Mining Interests

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Trump's Mission to Strip LBGTQIA+ Rights, And How It Could Impact on Australia

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Patrick Latham and Tim Raynor Discuss Activist Legal Support with Law Society

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Australia Government

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Stacks Law Firm

High Court Ruling Over Ankle Bracelets and Curfews Restrictions Released Immigration Detainees

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

The Framework Convention On AI: A Landmark Agreement For Ethical AI

Australia Technology

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NAVEX

New South Wales parliament passes greatly diluted LGBTIQA+ equality laws

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Crime, Corruption and Coercion Rife Within the Australian Border Force

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

New changes aim to transform costs in discrimination claims: what you need to know

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Justice has been denied to Julian Assange, who "plead guilty to journalism"

Australia Government

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

The Guardian interviews Peter O'Brien on the Royal Commission into defence and veterans suicide

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

An inclusive interpretation: The Federal Court analyses gender identity discrimination

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Anti-Protest laws NSW

Australia Criminal

AL

Astor Legal

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Interview with Professor Simon Rice: Sydney law professor sues NSW police

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

How should Australia combat modern slavery? (Video)

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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