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…
By Henry Ea - 5 min read
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…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
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.
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
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.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
‘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…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
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
“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.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
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…
By Henry Ea - 2 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