SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦94bn fund misuse
SERAP urges President Tinubu to order a fund misuse probe into over ₦94.4 billion diverted by MDGIF and NUPRC, Aug…
Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding
Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of individuals wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts, prioritizing Borno State's rebuilding efforts.
Guard claims police freed armed suspects in Abuja land dispute
Abuja security guard accuses police of releasing armed suspects linked to violent land disputes in Mpape while detaining him on…
Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling
Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling after National Industrial Court blocked enforcement of ₦3 billion in owed…
Supreme Court upholds Electoral Act sections but bars INEC from
The Supreme Court upholds key sections of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 but blocks INEC from automatically removing published candidates in…
Law Council Rejects Systemic Misconduct Claims in Migration Law
The Law Council of Australia rejects systemic migration law misconduct claims, emphasizing existing oversight systems for practitioner discipline.
Victoria court sets strict AI rules for lawyers and judges
The Supreme Court of Victoria has released updated practice notes and judicial guidelines that outline acceptable uses of artificial intelligence in court proceedings while cautioning against excessive dependence on AI-generated materials without verification. These directives were published following an examination by the Victorian Law Reform Commission and expanding on earlier AI-related policies from 2024. With these measures, Victoria becomes one of Australia’s first legal systems to formalize such rules. The…
State Legislation
Australia introduces minimum tax on trusts
Australia's treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers announces tax reforms in 2026. The Australian government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 and the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026, aiming to reform discretionary trusts and introduce a minimum tax on them starting 1 July 2028. Dr Jim Chalmers, Australia's treasurer, states that the reforms seek to respond to calls for reform…
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