Legal Affairs
‘Surprise’ at Koori court delay
ANTHONY KLANNSW Labor criticises the state government over its failure to create an indigenous court.
Cry for equality misses point
ROBIN SPEEDPauline Wright has led the Law Society to vote yes for same-sex marriage without any safeguards for freedoms.
Many ways to resolve disputes
MICHAEL MILLSIt has long been thought that only a tenth of commercial disputes filed in court go to trial.
AI coming, ready or not
STEPHEN MOSSProfessional services firms ignore technological change at their peril —the AI market soon may be worth billions.
Non-jail rehab programs key
ANTHONY KLANGovernments should consider moving indigenous Australians in regional areas who commit crimes to larger towns.
Judicial protection a legacy
CHRIS MERRITTLionel Murphy would be delighted with how parliament now treats judicial officers facing accusations, his one-time lawyer says.
How I gave Lionel the bad news
Graham RichardsonFor the first time the great man looked defeated. He was never my friend, but I didn’t feel he deserved what he got.
Up to speed on driverless cars
John PoulsenDriverless cars are the future, and that means radical changes regulatory frameworkds and road rules.
Revealed: Explosive Murphy calls
Secret documents reveal relationship between High Court judge Lionel Murphy, Sydney solicitor Morgan Ryan and underworld figure Abe Saffron.
Why were files secret so long?
Caroline OveringtonWhy were allegations made against High Court judge Lionel Murphy kept secret? The answer may lie deep within a file marked C2.
The outrageous dropped memo
Caroline OveringtonThe dramatic release of the Lionel Murphy files includes a memo that knocks out most of the more outrageous allegations.
Murphy son slams release
BRAD NORINGTONFormer High Court judge Lionel Murphy’s son has hit out at the release today of claims about his father.
‘Murphy will be vindicated’
PRIMROSE RIORDAN, BRAD NORINGTONJunie Morosi wishes her close friend Lionel Murphy were alive to see the release today of thousands of documents.
Investigating the CBA culture
PAMELA WILLIAMSIt was 9.39am when a huge electronic document slid out of secretive intelligence organisation Austrac into the Federal Court. It was to stun the corporate world.
Rehab expert faces drug raps
Pia AkermanThe operator of a rehabilitation service has been charged with facilitating a “clean” urine test for a drug user.
ABCC chief broke Fair Work Act
EWIN HANNANUnions demand Nigel Hadgkiss quit after he admits he broke law and did not read key legislation.
Sex scandal marine ordered home
RORY CALLINANThe US Marine Corp’s liaison officer to Darwin was quietly removed from his post after 10 days following complaints.
Ghost of Lionel Murphy
STEPHEN WALMSLEYThe late former judge’s story will be unveiled by the Senate tomorrow.
Extract: A damaging mateship
Stephen WalmsleyIt was his friendship with solicitor Morgan Ryan that ultimately brought Lionel Murphy undone.
Slater wields cost-cut axe
Samantha WoodhillAbout 85 staff will feel the impact of cost cuts and structural changes at embattled law firm Slater & Gordon.
Murphy scandal to be laid bare
BRAD NORINGTONAll the political intrigue and underworld connections behind the Lionel Murphy saga are set to revealed more than 30 years on.
Apartments go flat
TURI CONDON, ELIZABETH REDMANDevelopers are having to build for a different market: rich downsizers.
Conflict, religion and dignity
Michael Quinlan, Pauline WrightTwo leading NSW legal voices explore some of the key judicial arguments for and against same-sex marriage.
Pitfalls in literal approach
JAMES ALLANThe goal in interpreting is to try to find the intended meaning of those who wrote or spoke the words.
Objections to Society SSM stance
Chris MerrittGerard Phillips wrote a personal letter this week that he has agreed to make public.
Conflict when marriage redefined
MICHAEL QUINLANA lack of civility and certain self-righteousness has developed around the same-sex marriage question in Australia.
Judges give vote green light
TESSA AKERMANThe same sex marriage postal vote will be mailed on Tuesday after the High Court dismissed challenges yesterday.
Yes: Why vote on equality?
PAULINE WRIGHTSame-sex marriage is a matter of equality and the ability of a person to have their love for another person recognised.
Private equity sees light on solar
CHRIS MERRITTReductions in the cost of renewable energy projects have attracted more investors, say two law firm partners.
‘Bias behind high prison rates’
MICHAEL McKENNAJudges and magistrates have been accused of a systematic bias and bigotry that fuels high indigenous imprisonment rates.
