Category: News
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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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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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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Bennett Partners with Eat Up to Support Local Communities
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Eat Up, an Australian organisation dedicated to providing nutritious meals to school-aged children in need. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to community …
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Protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Intellectual Property – Part 2: Comparative ICIP Frameworks
This article was first published in the July 2025 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia’s Brief digital journal. Sophie Coffin, with thanks to Dave Stewart of Bennett for his proof-reading …
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Building Careers and Personal Brands: Bennett Team Joins Under the Wig Podcast
In this episode of Under the Wig, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Bianca Tabbakh and People and Culture Advisor, Courtney Smith sit down with Micaela and Krisha from the Murdoch Student Law …
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How do FIFO workers accrue annual leave and personal leave? CEPU v Simpec Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 470
In its recent decision in Communications Electrical Electronic Energy Information Postal Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Simpec Pty Ltd (Liability) [2025] FCA 470 (Simpec) the Federal Court of Australia …
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Millions in Costs and a Reputation in the eyes of the Court left in Tatters: The Legal Fallout from Ben Roberts-Smith’s Failed Appeal
Highly decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation proceedings have generated much media attention and interest all around Australia (and, in particular, for defamation lawyers). The proceedings are a prime example of the potential …
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New Stand-Alone Draft Legislation to Protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Intellectual Property – Part 1
This article was first published in the February 2025 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia’s Brief digital journal. with thanks to David Stewart for his review and comments. On 30 …
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