Today
Barristers on losing streak with constitutional change
A vote by members of the Victorian Bar to include clauses that promoted diversity and made a stand against discrimination and harassment has tanked.
- Michael Pelly
This Month
- Analysis
- Voice to parliament
Why is Noel Pearson upset with Murray Gleeson?
The Indigenous leader says the former chief justice deserted the Voice in its ‘hour of need’.
- Michael Pelly
August
- Opinion
- Opinion
Vasta caning makes case for judicial commission
Like the recently formed National Anti-Corruption Commission, a federal judicial commission has been a long time coming.
- Michael Pelly
Playwright on a high over judgment day
Playwright Suzie Miller told a recent Lunch with the AFR how she met High Court judge Robert Beech-Jones after he agreed to work on a case.
- Michael Pelly
Cripps or Kiefel? Caught between a ruck and a known face
The AFL superstar and the High Court Chief Justice took part in a lunch in Melbourne. But which one had top billing for guest of honour Ray Finkelstein?
- Michael Pelly
What were you thinking, Walter Sofronoff?
Why would the former judge provide advance copies of his Lehrmann inquiry report to only two journalists? And a farewell tour, of sorts, for High Court Chief Justice Susan Kiefel. That’s Hearsay.
- Michael Pelly
AGL executive joins Minters
A former McKinsey partner turned AGL executive has moved to Australia’s largest law firm. And the attorney-general says lawyers should find their Voice: that’s Hearsay.
- Michael Pelly
July
Did Justice Wolverine go too far with departing judge?
Should Justice Ian Jackman – brother of Hugh – have toned it down when criticising colleague Kathleen Farrell, or should he be applauded?
- Michael Pelly
- Opinion
- PwC tax scandal
PwC claiming legal privilege – that’s a bit Rich
There have been legal professional privilege missteps at the troubled firm since 2005.
- Michael Pelly
- Opinion
- PwC tax scandal
PwC top lawyers are gone, and a critic is back
The firm’s two top lawyers are gone as PwC sets out to repair its fortunes under new leader. But why?
- Michael Pelly
June
- Opinion
- Courts
Law reform machine Mordy Bromberg scores the perfect job
The union-friendly Federal Court judge is an interesting choice to lead the Australian Law Reform Commission.
- Michael Pelly
The long, long wait for Nudie tax judgment
Federal Court judge Melissa Perry may have set a record with her judgment in the recent tax case.
- Michael Pelly
Donaghue shocks dinner with ‘political’ speech
The Commonwealth solicitor-general weighed in to the Voice debate at the Victorian Bar dinner.
- Michael Pelly
New anti-corruption boss hails ‘unique opportunity’
Paul Brereton started as head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday. Could PwC be an early customer?
- Michael Pelly
May
- Opinion
- Legal industry
Bar should be raised for an ‘eminent’ lawyer
Eminent is a word people like to attach to lawyers. And farewell to a “High Court whisperer”. It’s Hearsay.
- Michael Pelly
Why lawyers are enjoying the PwC scandal
There is no sympathy in law firm land for PwC. And why doesn’t the High Court live stream cases? It’s Hearsay.
- Michael Pelly
Budget hope for High Court’s leaky roof
High Court Chief Justice Susan Kiefel will be hoping for some extra money on Tuesday night to help fight a losing battle against water damage.
- Michael Pelly
How the HWL Ebsworth hack unfolded
It was late on Friday afternoon – a peak time for cyber threats – when Australia’s biggest legal partnership and others learnt about a possible attack.
- Michael Pelly
April
Submissions for No case reveal obsession with ‘activist judges’
Conservatives opposed to the referendum believe courts will trample over parliamentary sovereignty.
- Michael Pelly
Law firms struggle with Voice dilemma
The Victorian Bar’s debate on whether to back the Voice will be played out across the nation in coming months.
- Michael Pelly
