NSW Budget offers modest legal relief as Law Society warns that courts are being left behind

The NSW Government’s 2026-27 Budget has delivered a string of cost-of-living measures touching the legal profession and a substantial boost to domestic and family violence…

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Former Councillor among Law Society of NSW members on 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

The Law Society of NSW recognised members, former members, and law professionals whose work was influential to solicitors and other law professionals in the state.

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NSW Parliament passes new anti-Nazi laws

Police and courts in New South Wales will have sweeping new powers to prosecute extremists after legislation targeting Nazi conduct and symbolism passed state parliament…

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Federal Government sues 3M for over $2 billion over PFAS contamination at defence bases

The Federal Government filed proceedings against both 3M Company and its Australian subsidiary, 3M Australia Pty Ltd.

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Federal budget 2026: limits to negative gearing and capital gains tax reform

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget introduces tax reform that limits negative gearing and ends John Howard’s Capital Gains discount.

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Vulnerable families face legal aid cliff edge after budget leaves justice behind

A regional family lawyer says she is subsidising the government to help vulnerable families and warns of an unsustainable system without budget boost to Legal…

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NSW celebrates Justices of the Peace with 50 years of service

NSW Government honoured the “class of ’75” of JPs and announced a new service to improve accessibility to JPs.

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Royal Commission hands down interim report on Bondi terror attack

The Royal Commission’s interim report offers 14 counter-terrorism recommendations, but questions about intelligence failures before the Bondi Beach attack remain unanswered.

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Law Society unveils AML compliance guide for small firms

Sole practitioners and small law practices in New South Wales can now access a new resource to meet the compliance demands of Australia’s incoming anti-money…

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Former SAS Soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and facing multiple war crime murder charges

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, was arrested by the AFP at Sydney Airport on Tuesday morning.

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