NSW adds funding boost to Building Commission
Building Commission NSW is here to say with a reinforced funding of $145m for the next four years.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
“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.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
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…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read![[image] man working towards a lighted doorway to show possibility of hope through drug courts](https://lsj.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/drug-court-header-380x280.jpg)
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.
By Wendy Yang - 3 min read
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 Francisco Silva - 3 min read
‘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…
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Breaking boundaries and embracing opportunities
The Law Society of NSW hosted its annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday 5 March, with a conversation led by the 2025 President Jennifer…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Victorian woman takes Uber to Federal Court for discrimination
A Victorian woman, who relies on an assistance dog, is taking the ridesharing company to the Federal Court after drivers refused service more than thirty…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Generative AI: experts share their predictions, tips and practical suggestions
As the Law Society’s AI Taskforce concludes its work, its experts shared their thoughts, predictions, actions, and tips for lawyers.
By Law Society AI Taskforce - 8 min read
Social media ban passes Parliament
The Federal government’s Bill that restricts children under 16 from using social media has passed Parliament with broad support from both Labor and the Coalition,…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
ASIC takes QBE to court for misleading customers
As it continues to crackdown on misleading practices from insurers, ASIC launches court proceedings against the insurance giant.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read