The Albanese Government has floated a new regulatory framework under which businesses would face steep penalties for failing to do their part to prevent scams.
A retiring Federal Court judge who served on the bench for almost two decades has railed against court fees “that no ordinary person can afford” and overly complex legislation, including the Corporations Act, which he called a “blight on our community”.
Federal parliament has passed legislation extending judicial immunity to judges on the Federal Circuit and Family Court, after a judge on the court was held personally liable for the false imprisonment of a Queensland man.
The Albanese government on Wednesday introduced legislation that would protect sexual harassment claimants from adverse costs orders in litigation, the latest step in its commitment to implementing the recommendations of a landmark report.
Lawyers have spoken out against Treasury’s plan to implement a three-year moratorium on private litigation against companies that make misleading claims about their climate credentials, as the Albanese government proposes new climate disclosure requirements.
The government is seeking submissions for a review of widely criticised Morrison-era reforms that weakened continuous disclosure obligations, but the review may be hampered by the lack of case studies from the courts.
A new report shows lawyers are already managing the risks of unknowingly facilitating money laundering and don’t need to be subjected to “an extreme, disproportional and potentially damaging AML/CTF regime”, according to the Law Council of Australia.
The Albanese government has recommended an overhaul of Australia’s privacy laws that would give individuals a private right to sue for privacy violations, create a positive obligation for the ‘fair and reasonable’ handling of personal information and lift the current exemption for small businesses.
An independent investigation commenced in the wake of PwC’s tax leaks scandal has taken the firm to task for its “whatever it takes” growth strategy and “overly collegial” culture, which discouraged constructive criticism.
Michael Pelluzo has stood aside as Home Affairs secretary while the Australian Public Service Commission investigates allegations he tried to influence ministers and undermine rivals, contrary to rules that he remain apolitical and independent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that former APS commissioner Lynelle Briggs will be conducting an investigation into the allegations…