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BREAKING: The Federal Court has ordered Christian Porter and his former defamation barrister pay more than $430,000 in legal costs. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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#ICYMI: Our top-read story of the week questions the language being used in parliamentary circles following the allegations against A-G Christian Porter. Check out why its got so many views here. #auslaw ow.ly/PsIf50DWJgi
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"Allowing trials to become reality television shows invites the worst of human nature into the courtroom. It is a dangerous path and judges need to be very mindful of this." #auslaw
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The individual taking home this year’s Pro Bono award is Kieran Pender from the Human Rights Law Centre – congratulations! #lawyersweekly #30under30awards @KieranHRLC @SoTheyCan
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Managing director Michael Bradley addressed the #March4Justice in Sydney today, commenting on how the system treats survivors and what the rule of law really means. Our journalist @NaomiMNeilson captured the below. #auslaw @marquelawyers
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BREAKING: 5 women, who were passengers on an October 2020 Qatar Airways flight, and some of whom were subjected to invasive, non-consensual physical examinations at Doha Airport, are suing the airline and Qatar’s aviation authority. #auslaw
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Sydney lawyer Michael Bradley recently discussed the sexual assault legislative reform he is working on with Grace Tame, how to support survivors in a way that empowers them, and the care that must be taken when involving media.
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BREAKING: Former Attorney-General Christian Porter has resigned after revealing he accepted an anonymous donation to cover his costly and personal legal fees. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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New research shows the number of corporate counsel who have to balance the best interests of their business and ethical standards and responsibilities as members of the legal profession. lawyersweekly.com.au/corpora…
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#BREAKING A national law firm announced it is launching a class action against the federal government over the so-called robodebt scandal, arguing there is a “strong legal basis for it”. #auslaw #auspol lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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Well done, Felicity Gerry QC, from Greens List Barristers, for winning the Barrister of the Year award. #AustralianLawAwards #ALA20
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Aus politicians guilty of crimes against humanity & should face the ICC @JulianBurnside: bit.ly/1xAdarD
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The individual to receive this year's Indigenous Leader of the Year award is Teela Reid from University of Sydney Law School! Congratulations, Teela! #AustralianLawAwards @teelareid @UNSW
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As a singer-songwriter with a background in law, Nina Stamell has found the ideal fusion of her passions and skills working as the general counsel for The Wiggles. ow.ly/1P6730qlkSz
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Just over three years ago, Lawyers Weekly reported that TMT lawyers were in great demand in private practice, for reason that the rise of digital disruption was resulting in the skyrocketing in value of legal professionals with relevant expertise.lawyersweekly.com.au/corpora…
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A new salary guide has highlighted a considerable difference between the lawyers starting off their careers in a top-tier firm versus those at a boutique. #auslaw
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Clayton Utz partners have been accused of being influenced by their client AMP in producing a so-called independent review of misconduct at the financial services giant #BankingRC #RoyalCommission. ow.ly/e0TB30jxNIa
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#ICYMI Former High Court justice Michael Kirby AC CMG said the time has come for Australia to consider the introduction of a Bill of Rights, in order to better protect the fundamental principles of equality before the law. #auslaw
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Law students suffer mental illness at almost twice the rate of medical students. Here's why: bit.ly/1FTFkkz
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A law student has taken on Peter Dutton’s home affairs office and won, in what the Australian Catholic University has called a “breakthrough success” for an asylum seeker facing deportation and for the university’s Refugee Law Project. #auslaw ow.ly/X7d530nOS5h
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Congratulations to this year’s Academic of the Year winner, Michael Adams, from the University of New England. Well deserved! #AustralianLawAwards #ALA20
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Independent bar associations across Australia have come together for a joint submission pledging support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which called for an enshrined Indigenous voice in the nation’s constitution.
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Catherine James, chair of In-House Corporate Lawyers Committee at the Law Society of NSW and general counsel at Allianz Retire said the changes will create a “stronger whistleblowing protection regime” that will increase compliance burdens.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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With the Corporate Counsel Awards 2020 having just launched, we spoke with three former winners about the importance of acknowledging the work done by corporate counsel.
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For the first time, bushfire survivors will be allowed to present expert scientific evidence on climate change in their landmark case against the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Land and Environment Court has ruled. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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#ICYMI Law Council of Australia president Pauline Wright has pledged support for former ACT Attorney-General Bernard Collaery, noting that the closed-door proceedings against him offend the principles of open justice. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/politic…
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Lawyers Weekly, together with principal partner Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Women in Law Awards. ow.ly/6aWc30m8r2j ards.
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Law students should be taking the opportunity to engage in protests while at university where being a “troublemaker” could lead to social change and righting the harsh truths in existing laws, former High Court justice Michael Kirby said #auslaw #protege lawyersweekly.com.au/newlaw/…
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The Banerji and Folau cases have given rise to questions about the extent to which employees can express themselves on social media platforms. But to what extent can an employer influence a lawyer’s use of dating applications online?ow.ly/1UpV30qlkSe
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After careful consideration, the 2020 winner of Innovator of the Year (Individual) is... Melissa Lyon, from Hive Legal — congratulations! #AustralianLawAwards #ALA20
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A well-deserved win for Jane Needham SC of 13th Floor St James Hall for Barrister of the Year at the #WomenInLawAwards
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A well-deserved win to Kerry Dillon from @MCRlaw for Legal Support Professional of the Year! #LawAwardsAU
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Fresh on the scene and already making his mark, Milan Gandhi from @UQ_News has won Law Student of the Year! #LawAwardsAU
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The Australian Bar Association welcomed the election of its new president, Jennifer Batrouney QC, who will serve for the 2018–19 year, representing ABA’s 6,000 barristers.
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And our #WomeninLawAwards Excellence Award goes to Fiona McLeod @FiMcLeodSC, a true leader in our profession
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Just days out from the federal election, more than 30 former judges, including a former justice of the High Court, have called on Australia’s political leaders to establish an “urgently-needed” national integrity commission.
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A proud win, Claire Bibby is #LawAwardsAU General Counsel of the Year!
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Hugo the cavoodle is one of x2 dogs who have been invited into a NSW local court to provide comfort to witnesses. ow.ly/z3il30aMWvf
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A leader in their field, congratulations to @harwoodandrews for winning #LawAwardsAU Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year!
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An Afghan-born Australian lawyer, advocate and social commentator has offered pivotal insight into her experience working in the legal profession and the challenges she's overcome in dispelling any stereotypes. #AusLaw ow.ly/6iWD30nA5tF
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Lawyers Weekly spoke with the author of Eggshell Skull, Bri Lee, about how the legal profession can better protect those working in the court system from vicarious trauma. @brieloiselee #auslaw ow.ly/z0pI30kl81E
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Queensland barrister, Ghangulu and Bidjara man Nathan Jarro, has begun his new role as a District Court judge in Brisbane. #auslaw ow.ly/MbPr30jayIy
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The second exposure draft of the Morrison government’s Religious Discrimination Bill is flawed, unworkable and at odds with Australia’s obligations under international human rights law, according to Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR). #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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#ICYMI Fiona McLeod SC explained why those from the bar possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively communicate, negotiate and pass enact meaningful change in parliament. #auslaw #auspol ow.ly/MP5Y30oxKXy
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.@gtlaw hold on to their crown for a consecutive year after taking out Law Firm of the Year! #LawAwardsAU
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Managing one of Australia's largest in-house legal teams, Carmel Mulhern is the winner of the #WomenInLawAwards General Counsel of the Year!
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BREAKING: Former Attorney-General Christian Porter’s defamation case against the ABC over an article that he alleged named him as the cabinet minister at the centre of historic rape allegations has come to an end. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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The NSW legal profession is mourning the loss of renowned media and defamation silk Sandy Dawson SC, who “was born to be a barrister”.
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OPINION: Australian barrister @njhickey shares her experience transitioning from private practice to the bar ow.ly/klec307oncg
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#OPINION Innovation does not always require spending enormous amounts of money or investing in high-end tech products, writes Marianne Marchesi. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/sme-law…
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The new president of the Australian Bar Association, Jennifer Batrouney QC discusses the challenges, issues and opportunities for the Australian Bar in 2019 in our latest podcast. Listen NOW ow.ly/Rl3z30n7v9u
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Another win for @kwmlaw! Sue Kench is this year’s #WomenInLawAwards Executive of the Year! Congratulations
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Pro Bono Program of the Year revealed: @ABLLaw gains well-deserved recognition for their commitment to the community #LawAwardsAU
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Work-life balance is absolutely possible in a boutique NewLaw practice – but one has to be prepared to tick certain boxes first, argues one professional. ow.ly/dsQl30qjr5O
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BREAKING: Former A-G Christian Porter and the ABC have agreed to enter into a mediation in order to settle his defamation case over an article that he claimed had identified him as the cabinet minister at the centre of historic rape allegations. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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“I assume and hope that young lawyers today, regardless of gender, would be mystified about the discrimination which women in the law suffered from earlier. All should consider themselves entitled to equal treatment,” says Kiefel CJ. #auslaw
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#PODCAST: Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Michael Bradley and Daisy von Schoenberg to discuss the introduction of defamation reform in numerous Australian jurisdictions, namely the public interest defence, and much more. Tune in: ow.ly/M9yS30rOnos
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The number of female lawyers in Victoria has surpassed the number of male lawyers for the first time ever. #auslaw ow.ly/Qpcs30jayR5
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The Law Student of the Year is Daphne Fong of Marque Lawyers! Congratulations! #WomenInLawAwards @nrol @DaphneFong_
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Challenging the structure and culture of traditional firms has paid off…@legalvision_au awarded NewLaw Firm of the Year #LawAwardsAU
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For her exceptional commitment to supporting women in law, Bronwyn Lincoln from @Corrslawyers wins @LawyersWeekly Mentor of the Year!
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Speaking from the campaign trail in the Victorian electorate of Higgins, Fiona McLeod SC told Lawyers Weekly how her career at the bar has positioned her for public office. #auslaw #auspol ow.ly/Zhtx30osM6T
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#ICYMI How the leaders of boutique practices conduct themselves has significant flow-on consequences for the professional environment of that practice, argues one senior lawyer. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/sme-law…
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Fiona McLeod SC of @VictorianBar has taken out the well-deserved award for Mentor of the Year! Congratulations! #WomenInLawAwards
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#BREAKING: 11 retired Family Court and Federal Circuit Court (FCC) judges are among the 157 to sign the open letter opposing the family court merger. #auslaw ow.ly/5wsu50DB4Md
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.@gtlaw has been awarded Intellectual Property Team of the Year. Congratulations on the well-deserved win! #LawAwardsAU
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Clayton Utz partners have been accused of being influenced by their client AMP in producing a so-called independent review of misconduct at the financial services giant. #BankingRC #RoyalCommission
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How the leaders of boutique practices conduct themselves has significant flow-on consequences for the professional environment of that practice, argues one senior lawyer. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/sme-law…
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"I do think too many kids do law and they could spend those years at university doing something more useful and more valuable to whatever career they ultimately took on." - What do you think of the Prime Minister's views on Australian legal education? #auslaw
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The Aus market has been recognised as one of the world's strongest pro bono cultures #auslaw ow.ly/4n8egT
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It's the BIGGEST event in Lawyers Weekly history, with more than 900 people in the room. #AustralianLawAwards2019
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Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of our 2018 Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Awards! #auslaw ow.ly/4JSv30iHS65
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#ICYMI The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exists, says the Australian Law Students’ Association. #auslaw
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.@LawyersWeekly Academic of the Year goes to Cathy Sherry from @UNSW for her outstanding dedication to shaping our next generation
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BREAKING: Justice Debra Mortimer becomes just the fifth CJ of the Federal Court since its inception in 1976, and the first woman to assume the role. #auslaw #auspol
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Constitutional reform is a long game and engaging in deliberative dialogue processes – as well as utilising support from the legal profession – is the best way forward in achieving meaningful change for Indigenous peoples, argues Prof Megan Davis. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/politic…
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BREAKING: The seven justices of the High Court of Australia have unveiled a new workplace policy, including a prohibition on inappropriate conduct from the bench and a prescription for annual training on workplace practices. #auslaw
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As Julian Assange’s situation worsens, the Australian Lawyers Association is calling for the government to step in and resist attempts by the US to extradite him. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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"If you are serious about making change you have to bring your humanity to the table." @AlexMalleyCEO @TJMFoundation
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Gilbert + Tobin has appointed a constitutional lawyer and recognised constitutional expert Professor Anne Twomey AO as a consultant.
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A top advocate in her field, Dominique Hogan-Doran SC is #LawAwardsAU Barrister of the Year!
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Carpe Diem! and other musings behind one of Australia’s most renowned judges, Michael Kirby AC CMG, whose illustrious career had to hurdle doubts and judgements to celebrate many professional achievements and personal blessings. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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More than 500 female legal professionals have written to the Attorney-General asking that he “seize the moment” created by the Dyson Heydon revelations. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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Qld courts are embracing eTrials and electronic docs to modernise court processes #auslaw ow.ly/1019PD
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Are you ready for CONNECT18? If you want to successfully move to e-Settlements, this series of complimentary CPD seminars is what you need.
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Demonstrating outstanding community support, Amy Burton from @SalvosLegal wins @LawyersWeekly Women in Law Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
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Fiona McLeod, your trophies await - we'll get Caroline to take care of them for you #womeninlawawards
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Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded its alternative legal services (ALT) business to include a new eDiscovery team, which will provide clients with legal and technology services 24/7.
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Congratulations to Jennifer Harris from @ClaytonUtz for winning @LawyersWeekly Special Counsel of the Year at the Women in Law Awards 2017
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@thomsonreuters' newly released Tech & the Law 2023 report unveils data and insights from over 1,000 legal professionals in Australia & New Zealand on priorities, challenges, valued work methods, legal tech, generative AI, and more. Download your free copy ow.ly/2KK550PFKTw
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New mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has implemented a new policy whereby staff members can dress casually when there are no external client or court commitments.
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#ICYMI: Legal work has always been synonymous with high levels of stress, where large workloads, long hours, client demands, tight deadlines and a lack of work/life balance all combine to create a high-pressure environment, writes Stuart Taylor. lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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#ICYMI The Human Rights Law Centre has called for strong safeguards as governments grant police new, sweeping powers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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.@UNSWLaw has appointed constitutional lawyer @ProfGWilliams as the new dean of law #auslaw ow.ly/ZslbI
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Register NOW before CONNECT18 kicks off! If you want to successfully move to e-Settlements, this series of complimentary CPD seminars will equip you with the tools that you need.
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#BREAKING: The High Court of Australia will hand down its decision on whether Cardinal George Pell’s final bid for freedom has been successful. #auslaw #pell lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/…
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