Headline: New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
1.In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
Greater protections for workers as Parliament passes Loopholes No 2
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2024 (Loopholes 2 Bill) was passed by parliament on 12 February 2024.