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Bennett Marks 15 Years

Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law celebrated its 15th Anniversary on 13 February 2026 at Matilda Bay, overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Wadjak People of the Great …

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Bennett confirms continued sponsorship of Dowerin Machinery Field Days

Bennett has confirmed it will continue as a Major Sponsor of the Dowerin Machinery Field Days for a further two years, reaffirming the firm’s long-standing commitment to regional Western Australia and the …

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Australian Information Commissioner v Australian Clinical Labs Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 1224

Australian Clinical Labs Ltd to pay $5.8m penalty for contraventions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) In a landmark case for privacy law, Australian Clinical Labs Ltd (ACL) has been ordered pay …

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Sommeliers and Solicitors: a memorable end-of-year celebration at Bennett

On Friday, 5 December, we were delighted to host our end-of-year Sommeliers and Solicitors celebration in the Bennett boardroom. The event brought together clients, colleagues and friends of Bennett for an evening …

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Bennett Celebrates 5 Consecutive Years as Bronze Sponsor of the WA Defence Industry Gala Dinner

On Friday, 14 November 2025, Bennett proudly supported the Henderson Alliance Defence Industry Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium as the Bronze Sponsor for the 5th consecutive year. This flagship event unites leaders …

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Update: workplace health and safety in the WA agriculture industry

https://bennettlaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-design-5.mp4   Workplace health and safety (WHS) is a significant issue in agriculture in Western Australia. According to a 2023 inquiry by the former Chief Commissioner of the Western Australian Industrial Relations …

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Bennett supports Zero2hero Red Cape Ball as a Ruby table sponsor

On Saturday 14 November 2025, Managing Principal Nathan Ebbs, Principals Dalitso Banda and Rachel Ross and Principal Associate Demi Swain had the pleasure of attending the Red Cape Ball at Optus Stadium …

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End of year celebration for Bennett Briefing series

We had the pleasure of hosting our Bennett Briefing end of year celebration last Thursday. This was an evening of relaxed networking and meaningful conversation, bringing together clients, colleagues and industry professionals …

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When Does Right to Report Outweigh Reputation? Channel Nine’s Landmark Defamation Public Interest Defence Against an Orthopaedic Surgeon

When does right to report outweigh reputation? Al Muderis v Nine Network Australia Pty Limited [2025] FCA 909 is a landmark Federal Court defamation decision in which the Court dismissed Dr Munjed …

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Bennett’s Strategic Partnership with the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council

We are delighted to support the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council (KAWC) through our newly established strategic partnership. This collaboration reflects our commitment to empowering First Nations leadership and strengthening governance frameworks for …

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