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A century of strides: NSW legal profession celebrates women, calls for future action

On a wet and stormy winter night, a powerful assembly gathered at Parliament House, Sydney, not just to commemorate a century since the first female…

NSW adds funding boost to Building Commission

Building Commission NSW is here to stay with a reinforced funding of $145m for the next four years.

Reflecting on Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act and the path ahead

The Act is celebrated for its historical weight but also a powerful reminder of Australia’s ongoing journey toward a truly equitable and anti-racist society.

‘Meant to be’ – Lawyer and former Matildas vice-captain inspires at Pride breakfast

Karen Webb resigns as Police Commissioner

After three years in the role, Commissioner Karen Webb announced she’s stepping down at the end of September.

“Akin to sexual assault” – Class action against music festival searches begins.

A class action against the State for the potentially unlawful strip searches in music festivals starts at the Supreme Court of NSW.

Demand for South West Sydney Justice Precinct soars

The South West Sydney Alliance, with support from local businesses and the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a long-overdue South West Sydney…

Report on the 2024 NSW Drug Summit calls for action across 12 key areas

The NSW Government has released the report on the 2024 NSW Drug Summit. The report contains 56 recommendations across 12 crucial areas.

NSW bans LGBTQA conversion practices

NSW celebrated the ban on LGBTQA conversion practices with an event  with experts and survivors of these inhumane therapies.

‘By 2030, we will be looking at a failed Legal Aid system.’ Legal aid private practitioner census paints a concerning picture of the future

Underfunded and under resourced. The first National Legal Aid Census for Private Practitioners, reveals how the concerns of practitioners regarding funding and structuring can lead…