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Lawyers say more needs to be done to protect cosmetic surgery consumers
15th Aug 2018More needs to be done to ensure the satisfaction and safety of cosmetic surgery consumers and to help them seek redress when something goes wrong, says the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA).
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ALA in WA opposes ‘claims harvesting’
8th Aug 2018Unsolicited direct approaches by claims harvesters to accident victims is strongly opposed by the peak industry body for plaintiff lawyers in WA, the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA).
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Modern Slavery Act lacks authority to stamp out abusive labour practices
6th Aug 2018The proposed Modern Slavery Act lacks the authority to effectively combat modern slavery or forced labour practices, the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has told the Inquiry into the Modern Slavery Bill (2018).
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ALA welcomes appointment of new WA Chief Justice
2nd Aug 2018The ALA welcomes the appointment of Mr Peter Quinlan SC as the new Chief Justice of Western Australia.
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My Health Record: lawyers warn of system abuse and call for privacy protection in law
28th Jul 2018My Health Record will have undoubted medical benefits but the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) is concerned that access to the data will be abused and says legislation changes are needed now.
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Lawyers welcome Queensland Government move to put the brakes on claims farming
24th Jul 2018The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Queensland Government that it plans to crack down on practices known as ‘claims farming’.
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ALA warns mobility scooters may be ‘falling through gaps’ in insurance cover
23rd Jul 2018Mobility scooters are vital for many people with disabilities enabling them to be independent and active participants in our community but can currently ‘fall through the gaps’ in the insurance system, the Australian Lawyers Alliance said today.
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Criminal law system is failing victims of sexual assault: ALA says issue is more than ‘consent’
16th Jul 2018The Australian Lawyers Alliance has called on the NSW Law Reform Commission to consider the use of restorative justice processes in its review of NSW sexual assault laws.
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ALA backs Uluru Statement
29th Jun 2018The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart as the organisation’s new president, Ms Noor Blumer, commences in her role.
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Collaery charges are concerning
28th Jun 2018The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has expressed concern at the decision to file criminal charges against ACT lawyer, Bernard Collaery.
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