NSW courts bolstered by wave of judicial appointments
The New South Wales justice system is set to welcome nine new judicial appointments across the Supreme, District, and Local Courts.
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
Critics react to Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bill
The Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 aims to strengthen environmental laws, speed up project approvals, and boost transparency with a new watchdog agency
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
‘Blatantly unacceptable’: Committee rejects NSW plan to cut off psychologically injured workers
The Public Accountability and Works Committee of the Upper House has sharply criticised the NSW Government’s approach to reforming the workers compensation scheme, including the…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
NSW Government commits to drug reform amid criticism of ‘lack of vision and boldness’
The NSW Government has officially responded to the 2024 Drug Summit recommendations, announcing a commitment to reform its approach to alcohol and other drug use…
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
Privacy Commissioner puts social media giants on notice with strict new privacy rules
Australian Privacy Commissioner releases strict new guidance for social media platforms on handling personal data for age checks under the upcoming SMMA scheme.
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
Court rules police strip search power abused on ‘industrial level’
The NSW Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment that ultimately invalidates the systemic strip search practices of NSW Police at music festivals.
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
NSW Government introduces legislation to rename magistrates as judges
NSW updates Local Court Act 2007, renaming magistrates as judges to reflect legal expertise and honour the role in Australia’s busiest court system.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
65 new positions open at the ODPP
NSW ODPP expands with 65 new legal roles to ease caseloads, boost prosecution services, and support staff wellbeing across the justice system.
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
“An enormous betrayal of trust”: Erin Patterson sentenced to life with 33 years non-parole
Erin Patterson sentenced to life with 33 years non-parole for poison-mushroom murders; judge condemns betrayal of trust and lack of remorse.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
Historic $475M Robodebt settlement to compensate victims for ‘crude and cruel’ scheme
The Albanese Government has reached a historic agreement to settle the Robodebt class action appeal, offering a $475 million compensation package to eligible victims of…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read