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Law firms are cashing in on the push to net zero while staff demand they improve their game on cutting emissions.

The closed-door meetings are stepping up at the corporate law firm, as its partners get ready to work out how and when to elect a new leader. 

All partners, staff, contractors, clients and visitors will soon need to be fully vaccinated in order to access any of the firm’s offices nationwide.

A majority of the profession is erring on the side of caution when it comes to returning to the office, even as some states are poised to reopen as soon as next week.

Victoria has recorded 1377 COVID-19 cases and NSW 623; NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has resigned; New Zealand locks out unvaccinated travellers. Follow updates here.

Some offices in Sydney will reopen before the end of October, but most workers are unlikely to return until next year.

Leading law firm Gilbert & Tobin is introducing a ‘no jab, no office’ policy for when lockdowns end.

Lawyers working long hours for demanding clients are at the same risk of fatigue-related injuries and illnesses as paramedics, nurses and other shift workers, the watchdog says.