The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: June 2026

The Committees considered updates to online hearing principles and sentencing law reform, including proposed limits on good character evidence and the preservation of judicial discretion.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2026

Our Committees discuss AI in legal proceedings, major planning reforms, identity protections for children, supported decision‑making and more.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: April 2026

Should long service leave be nationally uniform? Is a will different from a testamentary trust? What is ‘child-related work’? Our committees answer these and more.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: March 2026

Should slogans be banned? Should hate groups be designated? Should surrogacy be nationally regulated? The Law Society’s various committees weigh in.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2026

Our Committees discuss the definition of a ‘terrorist act’, the Native Title Act 1993, our youth justice and incarceration system, client legal privilege and more.

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Care and protection in NSW: celebrating 50 years of child representation

Child representation has evolved from a duty roster to specialised practice. What does it take to work as an ICL today?

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: December 2025

Our committees discuss litigants in person, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, climate change licensee requirements and mandatory disease testing.

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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.

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Recent cases and reform on the use of defamation to silence victims

Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.

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The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: October 2025

Our committees discuss the net zero transition, non-compete clauses, landlord offences for illicit tobacco sales and much more.

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