Regulatory and compliance

Law Council of Australia recognises positive duty to fight sexual harassment

Law Council of Australia recognises positive duty to fight sexual harassment

Council's leaders aim to eliminate sex discrimination across Australia's legal profession

Federal Court denies application by representative organisation for otolaryngologists

Federal Court denies application by representative organisation for otolaryngologists

Declaratory relief refused on lawfulness of using 'facial plastic surgeon' title in advertising

Victoria Supreme Court quashes orders in subletting dispute

Victoria Supreme Court quashes orders in subletting dispute

The court ruled that personal safety intervention orders were issued without supporting oral evidence

Former NSW chief justice conducts review of state laws on regulating incitement to violence

Former NSW chief justice conducts review of state laws on regulating incitement to violence

Community groups raised concerns about the efficacy of certain provisions of the Crimes Act

ASIC extends deadline for financial advisers' registration

ASIC extends deadline for financial advisers' registration

Records show that 26% of financial advisers are still unregistered

NSW Supreme Court rejects statutory compensation claim under the Real Property Act

NSW Supreme Court rejects statutory compensation claim under the Real Property Act

She made allegations of fraud, but the court found no proof that she was deprived of land