The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: November 2025
Our committees discuss several hot topics including AI and copyright, FOI reforms, ASIO powers and workers compensation.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: September 2025
Our various committees discuss emerging issues like elder abuse, new hate-based criminal offences, the Children’s Online Privacy Code, and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
The usual suspects: new data and case on proactive policing
Legal scrutiny on the exercise of police powers in NSW intensifies as courts and data analyse their misuse in the context of police searches.
By Dr Vicki Sentas - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2025
Our various committees discuss legal issues, including use of AI in the Federal Court, the controversial Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2025, and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
What is trauma-informed practice and how can you apply it?
Trauma-informed practice is more than a stock phrase. Learn how to operationalise its principles into trial work and make a difference.
By Dr Sarah Kendall - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: July 2025
Our various committees discuss legal issues, including AFCA’s approach to super death benefit complaints, a review of surveillance legislation and more.
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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: June 2025
Our committees discuss Duties Act 1977 amendments, psychological injury liability, community justice centres and environmental law reform, and much more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2025
Our committees discuss new water management regulations, the new ART Practice Direction and initiatives for rural, regional and remote lawyers.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: April 2025
Our committees discuss restrictive practices, ADVOs, WHS regulations, the Commonwealth Data Retention Review and more.
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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: March 2025
Our committees discuss the nuances of claim farming, elder abuse, renewable energy zones, good character at sentencing and much more.
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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2025
Our committees discuss automated decision-making in government and recent national security legislation, amongst other things.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read