Staying Informed - Law Institute of Victoria

Corporations Act too complex on its 20th anniversary

Bill Molloy 27 Jul 2021

The 20-year-old Corporations Act 2001 is overly complex and open to being “disrespected”, according to prominent lawyer Philip Crutchfield QC speaking at a Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS) event.

The LIV provides feedback on Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment Bill

Administrative Law and Human Rights Section 22 Jul 2021

The Law Institute of Victoria has, in a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, provided feedback on the Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill...

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Golden Gavel 2021: a golden opportunity to showcase your skills or to just have a laugh

Sylvie Alston 22 Jul 2021

My favourite Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Young Lawyers event is less than a month away. Not only is the Victorian Golden Gavel Competition the perfect opportunity for young lawyers to build their professional brand, be inspired and enhance their professional skills, it also offers the best boost to one’s wellbeing – laughter.

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LIV makes recommendations to Independent Review of the Wildlife Act 1975

Administrative Law and Human Rights Section 22 Jul 2021

In a recent submission to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the Law Institute of Victoria has made recommendations to the Independent Review of the Wildlife Act 1975...

Hungary and COVID-19

Sinéad O’Brien Butler 21 Jul 2021

The LIV presents a series of opinion blogs from various LIV Young Lawyers members relating to governments around the world using COVID-19 as justification to abrogate human rights. The first blog focuses on the expanded power of Victor Orbán’s Fidesz party during the pandemic.

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How to tackle imposter syndrome: a law student’s perspective

Grace Beaumont 20 Jul 2021

Do you identify as a perfectionist? Do you shy away from speaking up in case you’re wrong? Does networking and being surrounded by successful professionals make your stomach turn?

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Practice Spotlight: Competition and Consumer Law

Jessica Jane 20 Jul 2021

This month, the Young Lawyers blog is focusing on the practice area of competition and consumer law. Competition law aims to prohibit businesses from engaging in conduct that will distort or harm competition.

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Animal Sentience: Setting the standard for the profitable, exploited and loved

Nathan Stubbings and Tremayne Symss 20 Jul 2021

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic) (POCTA) was enacted to prevent cruelty and promote the considerate treatment of animals.¹ However, over time POCTA has become dated and scientific studies now demonstrate that animals are sentient.²

LIV supports the Law Council of Australia’s concerns regarding the operation of proposed Federal Family Violence Orders

LIV Media 20 Jul 2021

The Law Institute of Victoria wishes to express our support for the Law Council of Australia’s position in relation to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Family Law Amendment (Federal Family Violence Orders) Bill 2021.

Welcome for Judge Anna Robertson, County Court of Victoria

LIV Media 19 Jul 2021

Welcome for Judge Anna Robertson, County Court of Victoria address delivered by LIV president Tania Wolff

The LIV provides feedback to the Law Council of Australia on the proposed Family Law Amendment (Federal Family Violence Orders) Bill 2021

LIV Family Law Section 19 Jul 2021

The LIV has provided feedback to the Law Council of Australia in relation to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee's Inquiry into the Family Law Amendment (Federal Family Violence Orders) Bill 2021 ('the Bill').

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