Tidball appointed to lead NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Former Law Society of NSW Chief Executive Officer Michael Tidball has been appointed the new Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
By Kate Allman - < 1 min readNew online safety laws come into force
The new Online Safety Act holds social media companies accountable to remove abusive material.
By Keely McDonough - 2 min readLaw firms do better in safeguarding employees’ mental health
A national survey of professional workers across Australia has cast light on how employees in different industries feel their mental health needs are being addressed.
By Kate Allman - < 1 min readSydney solicitor appointed direct to District Court bench
Sydney litigator Penny Musgrave will become one of the newest appointments to the District Court bench in February.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read‘Ground-breaking’ pilot to reduce Indigenous incarceration
The Walama Court list program, due to begin at Sydney’s Downing Centre next year, hopes to drive down re-offending.
By Keely McDonough - 2 min read