The ‘counterbalancing offence’ point gets some oxygen in the AFR – in relation to the ATO exerting ‘undue influence’ on lawyers from the point when they initially claim legal professional privilege
Lawyers accuse ATO of threats over privilege claims AFR article (posted 18.11.21) – Michael Pelly, Legal Editor [I thank Mr Pelly, for his interest in this subject and have made some editorial comments, below – in square brackets and italics] Victorian lawyers have broken ranks with the peak body for the profession to…

