NSW toughens stance on hate and firearms

The NSW Government introduced the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Bill) today aimed at tightening gun laws to reduce the risk of mass…

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Federal and State governments agree to toughen gun laws

In an emergency National Cabinet meeting, Federal and State governments agreed to urgently reform gun laws in Australia after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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Law Society condemns Bondi terror attack, extends crisis support to legal sector

The Law Society of New South Wales has issued a strong condemnation of the terror attack at Bondi Beach, denouncing the “antisemitic and hate-fuelled actions” that shattered…

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New strategy holds domestic and family violence perpetrators accountable

The NSW Government has unveiled a landmark strategy aimed at tackling the root cause of domestic and family violence (DFV) by focusing specifically on those who…

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Mock Law Finals: all rise, the future is now in session

Future legal stars took centre stage as the Law Society of New South Wales held the 2025 Mock Trial and Mock Mediation Grand Finals.

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Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal over Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson case after court upholds ruling on Brittany Higgins allegations.

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‘Giant of the Law’: legal profession mourns passing of Maurie Stack OAM

The New South Wales legal profession is mourning the loss of Maurie Stack OAM, a former President of the Law Society of NSW and the…

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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.

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“Bound by ethical duties” lawyers are instrumental to support the vulnerable

Law Society of NSW defends lawyers’ role in workers compensation, stressing ethical duties and regulated costs to protect injured workers’ rights.

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NSW legal bodies advocate for comprehensive inquiry into Human Rights Act

The two peak bodies representing the legal profession in New South Wales have joined forces to call for a comprehensive public inquiry into a proposed…

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