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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 …

Dalitso Banda joins panel line up: Navigating Sustainability Regulations in Australia

Dalitso Banda, Principal at Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law, joined Adrian White (Executive Manager of ESG Advisory, Business & Wealth at Westpac), Matt Weaver (Head of Climate Risk and Resilience at …

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 …

Bennett hosts The Law Society of WA’s Young Lawyers Committee Panel Event as part of Law Week 2025

Last night, Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law had the privilege to host an important panel discussion run by the The Law Society of Western Australia’s Young Lawyers Committee, a sold out …

Bennett launches Sommeliers and Solicitors event: a relaxed and stylish evolution of our Baristas and Solicitors networking event

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering professional networks and community, Bennett launched a new evening format of our popular Baristas and Solicitors initiative: Sommeliers & Solicitors. Held on Friday 16 …

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 …

What are we, smoking? Implications for Pharmacists resulting from new Vaping Reforms

Electronic cigarettes, known as ‘vapes’, have recently challenged paper cigarettes as the go-to nicotine delivery system in popular culture. This is largely because vapes are promoted as exposing users to fewer toxins …

Indemnity Costs for Defamation Defendants: s 40(2)(b)

When it comes to costs in defamation, we defamation lawyers are acutely aware that successful plaintiffs often recover their costs on an indemnity basis. However, a successful defamation defendant can also use …

Identifying and Protecting Against Misinformation: An Update on Recently Proposed Legislative Measures and the Importance of Media Literacy

This article was first published in the February 2025 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia’s Brief digital journal. The internet is rife with misinformation and disinformation. The World Economic …

Murdoch Student Law Society “Under the Wig” Podcast returns for a new episode

MSLS Hosts: (L-R) Educations Vice President, Krisha Thakar, 2025 President, Joie Ng (34th president of MSLS), Principal and Head of Intellectual Property, Dave Stewart and Educations Officer, Micaela Grant Guest: Bennett’s Head of Intellectual Property …

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