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Lawyers already tackling money laundering risks, new report shows
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.
‘Culture of sexism’ prompts overhaul of Productivity Commission
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced an overhaul of the Productivity Commission following a review which found a "culture of sexism, sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination".
Tax leaks report skewers PwC’s ‘whatever it takes’ culture
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.
Strength in simplicity: Legal experts back Voice to Parliament as vote nears
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.
Sydney MP claims aggravation from Mark Latham’s ‘disgraceful’ defamation defence
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.
MP Rebekha Sharkie accused of bullying in employment suit
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.
Competition taskforce to consider merger law overhaul
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.
NSW Law Society throws support behind Voice
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.
Pauline Hanson wins reversal of $250,000 defamation award for Brian Burston
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.