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…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
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…
By Henry Ea - 8 min read
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.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
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.
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
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…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
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.
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy
Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers, boosting wages in retail, fast food and pharmacy from December 2026 after landmark ruling.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
NSW Solicitor General Michael Sexton to retire in June
NSW Solicitor General Michael Sexton announces retirement after 27 years, reflecting on landmark High Court challenges and service across nine premiers.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
How incarceration turned a silent prisoner into a voice for reform
Damien Linnane’s descent into the belly of the justice system wouldn’t just be a punishment; it would be the catalyst for a transformation.
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
NSW Government agrees to further consultation on Crown Land law
Following criticism from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and The Law Society of NSW, the NSW Government has deferred proposed laws regarding disused Crown land,…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Legal profession remembers former High Court judge Sir Anthony Mason
Renowned and celebrated former Chief Justice Sir Anthony Mason has passed away at the age of 100.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read