The majority in the High Court of Australia in ABT17 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2020] HCA 34 raises what it describes as a systemic problem thrown up by the circumstances arising in that case. The majority makes specific mention of the problem because of...
The following Journal update articles were posted originally in Journals Talk.
What is Westlaw Classic?
To create clarity across our Westlaw offerings, Thomson Reuters Westlaw was renamed to Westlaw Classic in the product starting the 18th of August 2020. Westlaw Classic customers will not experience any contractual changes. They will still have the same...
Practical Law Australia's Employment team has published a new Help and information note: Christmas in the time of COVID-19, designed to assist your organisation prepare for the 2020 office Christmas party. It provides an overview of current government restrictions for gatherings in...
The following Journal update articles were posted originally in Journals Talk.
We have all had to adapt to new ways of working in this extraordinary year. Superior courts are no exception. In JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd v CH2M Hill Companies Ltd [2020] WASCA 38, the Western Australia Court of Appeal demonstrated its pragmatic recognition of a modern facility for...
This video demonstrates how to use toolkits on Practical Law Australia.
System Maintenance Notice:
Please be advised that there will be maintenance performed on Westlaw AU from 12pm to 8pm (AEST) on Saturday, the 17th of October. We are conducting the maintenance outside of working hours to minimise customer impact, however there could be a potential...
The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU:
Business Organisations 4.3 “Company Finance”; Business Organisations 4.7 “Company Winding Up”; Contract: General Principles 7.7 “Defences”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.11 “Fisheries”
