As of the 9th January 2018, it is legal for couples of the same sex to get married in Australia. Aside from gaining equality when it comes to being an Australian citizen, there are actually some very important legal benefits that come with being able to marry a partner of the same sex. Below are […]
Read MoreEveryone who has watched television for more than five minutes has seen a criminal with the cuffs slapped on and the police officer reading them their rights, lines that most of us can recite from memory just from TV: “You have the right to remain silent…” But how close is Law & Order to the […]
Read MoreMore than 5500 workers dobbed in their employer for paying cash in hand this last financial year, using the Australian Tax Office’s tip line. Over 95% made this report anonymously. The Australian Tax Office (hereafter, ATO) has estimated that across Australia, 1.6 million businesses are engaging in the practice for a variety of reasons, including […]
Read MoreIn a recent article, Felicity Nelson identified the increased demand for bilingual lawyers in Australia. As Australian law firms globalise, there is more demand than ever for multilingual lawyers, however Nelson found that a shrinking number of Australian students are seeking to study a second language. Interestingly, despite the demand for bilingual lawyers being […]
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