Freedom of Information changes go too far
On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Law Council of Australia has expressed concern the COAG Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 extends Freedom of Information (FOI) exemptions too broadly and without adequate...
Anticipation grows for Australian War Memorial expansion
The Australian War Memorial has installed a large-scale banner on the fence at the front of its site, facing Anzac Parade.
The graphic banner shows what the proposed new Southern Entrance and upgraded Parade Ground...
New program to bring more lawyers to the bush
The Law Council of Australia has today launched the Digital Treechange initiative to increase the recruitment of lawyers in rural, regional and remote (RRR) Australia.
The Digital Treechange initiative seeks to attract more lawyers to...
Stolen Generations Redress Scheme must provide just reparations to survivors
In its submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee's Inquiry into the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme Bills, the Law Council of Australia has outlined suggestions designed to ensure the draft...
Some concerns remain for the Law Council over ATO draft privilege protocol
The Law Council of Australia remains concerned about aspects of the Australia Taxation Office's draft legal professional privilege (LLP) protocol which was released this week for further consultation.
"The Taxation Committee of the Law Council's...
ECLECTICO Signs Taken Down
Westpac Corp the owners of the Bank of Melbourne Acland St branch that closed over a year ago have removed signage from the independent shop Eclectico which occupies the whole space above the former...
Interview – Giulia Baggini – Los Angeles based Italian Fashion PR
What would you say are the basic pieces any woman should have in their closets?
I would say a nice pair of straight jeans (maybe Levi’s), an everyday classic bag, a white shirt, and a...
On the Eve of 11 September…….. We Remember
TWO DECADES ON........
It's been nearly two decades since September 11, 2001, and just 60% of the people who died that day have been officially identified and returned to their loved ones.
For most of us,...
Novel teaching tech earns UniSA scientist Tall Poppy award
A novel approach to digital data and an excellence in learning analytics has secured UniSA's Dr Vitomir Kovanović a Young Tall Poppy Science Award in this year's prestigious accolades.
A Senior Lecturer at the University of...
South Yarra nurse, Anita Fitzgerald, named among top in Australia
South Yarra's own, Anita Fitzgerald, was recognised in Australia's leading nursing agency's Inaugural Caring for You Core Values Awards last Friday.
The virtual event took place on Friday, September 3 and was attended by the...
