NSW Government proposes Right To Ask scheme

The Right To Ask scheme allows people to find out if their partner has a history of domestic or violence offences.

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Lawyers welcome proposed demerit point system overhaul

Criminal defence lawyers are praising a newly announced election policy by the NSW Government that will allow drivers in NSW a one-off chance to dodge…

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Dog theft is increasing. Will new laws help?

Dog theft is increasing, and so are new laws targeting this awful crime.

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Queensland shootings highlight increase in anti-police sentiment

Research shows attacks on police are increasing both domestically and internationally, which may be a result of growing civil unrest.

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Number of female District Court judges continues to soar

Two new appointments take the number of female Judges on the NSW District Court bench to 36

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Law firms unite to create climate aligned contract clauses

The Chancery Lane Project is a global pro bono initiative where over 2,500 lawyers from around the world draft climate-aligned contract clauses to help organisations…

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New documentary reveals legal frontline of Lismore floods

Living under threat tells the story of the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre and the role it played in preparing for, and responding to, the…

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‘The future looks bright’: Legal profession’s hopefuls on show at Law Society Mock Trial

The legal profession’s future leaders had their chance to shine during the grand final of the Law Society of NSW’s Mock Trial competition, held in-person…

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Tenancy advice requests quadruple in Community Legal Centres

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‘An inland tsunami’: Solicitors on frontline of Central West flooding

As flood waters recede across the NSW Central West and residents begin to confront the colossal rebuild, legal questions relating to insurance and financial hardship…

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