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.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
Our Committees discuss AI in legal proceedings, major planning reforms, identity protections for children, supported decision‑making and more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
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.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
Should slogans be banned? Should hate groups be designated? Should surrogacy be nationally regulated? The Law Society’s various committees weigh in.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
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.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
Child representation has evolved from a duty roster to specialised practice. What does it take to work as an ICL today?
By Kerri Phillips and Katie Kelso - 8 min read
Our committees discuss litigants in person, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, climate change licensee requirements and mandatory disease testing.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 1 min read
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
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 min read
Our committees discuss the net zero transition, non-compete clauses, landlord offences for illicit tobacco sales and much more.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
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
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
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