Australian court issues AI use guidelines
Australian court issues guidelines on artificial intelligence use in court proceedings, outlining rules for AI tools.
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…
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.
AI and New High Court Rules Affect NZ Business Disputes
Lawyer reviewing AI-assisted legal document. Artificial intelligence applications are altering the manner in which New Zealand firms handle commercial disputes, creating hazards that, according to legal specialists, most companies are only starting to grasp. Inserting a draft advisory letter or board report into a publicly accessible, generic AI system to refine its phrasing before distribution might appear to be a standard proofreading task for a general counsel. Yet, from a…
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…