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Law Institute Journal 01 Dec 2021

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Law Institute Journal 01 Dec 2021

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From the president: Highlights emerge from crisis

Tania Wolff 01 Dec 2021

Our profession has again shown commitment and capacity to overcome and excel in yet another challenging year.

COVID-19 Opinions

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Law Institute Journal 01 Dec 2021

Reading the obituary for Malcolm Bennett by Syd Balachandran, it brought back fond memories of a gap in Syd’s recollections.

Opinions

Afghan refugees: Lawyers respond to Afghanistan crisis

Carolyn Ford 01 Dec 2021

Led by Refugee Legal, the pro bono effort grew to involve hundreds of lawyers around Australia and thousands of hours work.

Voluntary Associations/Pro Bono

Afghan refugees: Law firms step up

Carolyn Ford 01 Dec 2021

The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis galvanised lawyers. Seven firms outline their pro bono efforts.

Voluntary Associations/Pro Bono

Careers: Late starters reap rewards

Karin Derkley 01 Dec 2021

Drawing on their rich professional life experience in varied fields, these four lawyers were determined to beat the obstacles to practise law.

Occupations Young Lawyers

Early career lawyers: Fluency with professional skills

Fabian Horton 01 Dec 2021

To become better rounded professionals, lawyers require an array of skills and understanding beyond technical knowledge.

Continuing Legal Education

Consumer law: No quantum leap

Michelle Sharpe 01 Dec 2021

The Full Federal Court has clarified that a special disability or vulnerability is not required for a finding of statutory unconscionable conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.

Consumer Law Courts

Trusts: Where transfers go wrong

Adam Craig and Simon Tisher 01 Dec 2021

Exemptions from transfer duty contained in the Duties Act need to be considered in the context of trusts and how their application can go wrong.

Duties

Owners corporations: A major reform

Norman Mermelstein and Neville Sanders 01 Dec 2021

Amendments to the Owners Corporations Act aim to balance the interests and requirements of different sized complexes as well as strengthen the regulatory responsibilities making control of common property fairer, more efficient and transparent.

Real Property