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Tax leaks report skewers PwC’s ‘whatever it takes’ culture
Tax 2023-09-27 10:12 pm By Sam Matthews

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.

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Strength in simplicity: Legal experts back Voice to Parliament as vote nears
Politics 2023-09-25 4:35 pm By Sam Matthews

The Law Council has continued its campaign in support of the Voice as the referendum date draws closer, convening a panel of prominent legal experts who roundly endorsed the “safe and modest” proposal.

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Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo faces investigation over texts with lobbyist
Politics 2023-09-25 11:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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…

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Sydney MP claims aggravation from Mark Latham’s ‘disgraceful’ defamation defence
Defamation 2023-09-08 9:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, who is suing politician Mark Latham over a homophobic social media post, claims the One Nation NSW leader’s defence has aggravated his damages by relying on a “disgraceful” gay stereotype.

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MP Rebekha Sharkie accused of bullying in employment suit
Employment 2023-08-23 11:53 pm By Sam Matthews

South Australian MP Rebekha Sharkie has been hit with an employment suit by a former staffer who says she was subjected to “a course of bullying behaviour” by the MP that culminated in a stress-related hospitalisation and left her unable to work.

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Competition taskforce to consider merger law overhaul
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-08-23 3:10 pm By Sam Matthews

The federal government has announced a new competition taskforce supported by a former ACCC chair that will look into reforms of the country’s merger laws, market concentration and non-compete employee clauses.

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NSW Law Society throws support behind Voice
Politics 2023-08-18 10:39 pm By Sam Matthews

In a unanimous decision, the Council of the Law Society of NSW has become the latest lawyers’ body to lend its support to the Voice.

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Pauline Hanson wins reversal of $250,000 defamation award for Brian Burston
Defamation 2023-08-16 3:30 pm By Sam Matthews

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has succeeded in overturning a defamation judgment requiring her to pay $250,000 in damages to former colleague Brian Burston, with the Full Federal Court finding an allegation of sexual abuse against Burston was substantially true.

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Mark Latham claims homophobic tweet ‘enhanced’ Sydney MP’s reputation, was ‘honest opinion’
Defamation 2023-08-08 9:08 pm By Cindy Cameronne

One Nation’s NSW leader Mark Latham has responded to a defamation case by Alex Greenwich by claiming his homophobic tweet was an honest opinion and improved, rather than damaged, the independent Sydney MP’s reputation.

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Government supercharges penalties in response to PwC tax scandal
Policy and Regulation 2023-08-07 1:47 pm By Sam Matthews

Tax advisers and firms promoting tax avoidance could face penalties of up to $780 million, as part of a suite of reforms the government is calling “the biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history”.

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