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The Tontine

by | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorised

I recently went to a webinar which was about using wills to sever joint tenancies. The topic is much more interesting and much more complex than it might first appear. However, I got the scent of something blog worthy when the presenter referred to the following quote...

National emergency

by | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

My administrative lawyer’s “where’s the power for that come from” antennae were on high alert after the NSW Premier (on the advice of her chief health officer) declared a “national emergency” at one of the daily Covid press...

Assistance of counsel

by | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised

It is customary (at least in the courts where I often practise) that at the conclusion of a hearing, the judge usually thanks counsel for their assistance.  I am not quite sure what happened in Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Hoffnung Ltd (1928) 42 CLR 39 which was...

Women’s Voices

by | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorised

Stories about sexual assault, gender equality and the role of women in society generally have figured prominently in the media over the past year or so. Probably inspired by that,  the ACT Chief Justice (Helen Murrell) gave a very interesting speech to the ANU Law...

Not Fit and Proper

by | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorised

We know from last month’s post that prior work experience as a male prostitute and pleading guilty to sex charges doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t a fit and proper person to practise as a lawyer. However, making misrepresentations to the Bar...

Fit and Proper

by | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorised

The requirement for lawyers to be a fit and proper person has received same media coverage in recent weeks. This means that aspiring lawyers (or those who are already Attorney General) have to have the personal qualities necessary to discharge the duties associated...