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Why more Aussies are letting AI organise their divorce

Why more Aussies are letting AI organise their divorce

An AI-powered legal service is helping former couples divide marital assets and, while it will not suit everyone, organisers say it is saving users money.

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

There are widespread fears family court proceedings can expose women and children experiencing domestic violence to further harm.

Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

A former Victorian Liberal MP-turned-educator in the UK must return to Australia to give evidence in a defamation trial brought against his former boss.

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Class action over Jetstar's pandemic travel vouchers

Class action over Jetstar's pandemic travel vouchers

A class action against Jetstar is seeking full refunds for flights cancelled during the pandemic, alleging the airline shouldn't have issued travel credits.

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

Sheriffs' defy industrial commission, walk-off over pay

Sheriffs' defy industrial commission, walk-off over pay

The union representing sheriffs and other public servants and the state government department employing them have been ordered to work things out.

Ex-Liberal MP may return from UK for Vic leader's trial

Ex-Liberal MP may return from UK for Vic leader's trial

A former Victorian Liberal MP may be forced to return from the UK to give evidence at MP Moira Deeming's defamation trial against the state opposition leader.

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CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says

CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says

CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says

CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says

Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt has tasked his department to have new laws ready to go if the tarnished CFMEU push to fight its administration.

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Grieving families could be forced to pay thousands in probate fees if the Victorian government pushes on with hikes that would cause "stress and hardship".

Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence

Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence

Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence

Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence

Greg Lynn's lawyer indicated he will appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay and may use a rare legal manoeuvre to delay sentencing.

Sheriff strike could end up in court if talks fail

Sheriff strike could end up in court if talks fail

Sheriff strike could end up in court if talks fail

Sheriff strike could end up in court if talks fail

Sheriffs walked off the job at NSW courts but could find themselves back in one fighting for higher pay, as workers seek more than the state has offered.

Post-pandemic surge in DV cases hitting the courts

Post-pandemic surge in DV cases hitting the courts

Post-pandemic surge in DV cases hitting the courts

Post-pandemic surge in DV cases hitting the courts

The NSW court system is struggling in the post-pandemic period as pro take longer to finalise amid a rise in domestic violence cases.

Report backs delayed jail time for pregnant offenders

Report backs delayed jail time for pregnant offenders

Report backs delayed jail time for pregnant offenders

Report backs delayed jail time for pregnant offenders

A push to expand the criteria for courts to delay jail sentences would allow pregnant women time to give birth before going to prison.

Nazi salute accused to fight charge in two-day hearing

Nazi salute accused to fight charge in two-day hearing

Nazi salute accused to fight charge in two-day hearing

Nazi salute accused to fight charge in two-day hearing

A man accused of making a Nazi salute outside a Melbourne court will argue the charge is constitutionally invalid in a two-day contested hearing.

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Father who killed three sons prepares for new appeal

Robert Farquharson, who was convicted of murdering his three sons in 2005, is preparing a new legal appeal.

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.

Accused serial stabber may face more serious charges

A man accused of bringing a large knife to Melbourne's CBD and stabbing five strangers has launched a bid to be released from prison while awaiting trial.

Judge resigns on social media over prosecutor complaint

A Victorian judge has announced his resignation on social media and in court after a formal complaint by the state's top prosecutor.

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Court action against power plant after mass outage

The Australian energy regulator is taking a Queensland power plant owner to court over alleged compliance failures at a beleaguered coal-fired facility.

Remand numbers hit an all-time high in NSW prisons

NSW has a record number of people being held in custody without sentence, while the overall number of prisoners has fallen.

Murder charges dropped for brothers over bikie shooting

A senior Comanchero bikie and his brother have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a 2014 gang shooting after murder charges against them were dropped.

Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing

The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.

Nazi salute accused escalates as he fights case

A man accused of making a Nazi salute outside a court will involve state, territory and federal attorneys-general as he makes a constitutional argument.

Men face court after tobacco shop arson probe

Two men charged by detectives investigating arsons linked to an illicit tobacco conflict have faced court.

NT government to lay charges over Wave Hill site damage

Charges are set to be laid after allegations of significant damage to the heritage-listed Wave Hill Walk-Off route following an investigation.

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