New youth crime laws pass NSW parliament.
NSW passes new youth crime laws clarifying doli incapax rules, expanding diversion options, and strengthening community safety measures
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Historic $475M Robodebt settlement to compensate victims for ‘crude and cruel’ scheme
The Albanese Government has reached a historic agreement to settle the Robodebt class action appeal, offering a $475 million compensation package to eligible victims of…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
Specialist Accreditation Conference: “An ongoing pursuit of excellence”
450 delegates, including esteemed members of the profession and judicial officers, gathered at the International Convention Centre (ICC) for day one of the Specialist Accreditation…
By Henry Ea and Wendy Yang - 5 min read
PNG Chief Justice celebrates golden jubilee and judicial partnership
In a special address at the Federal Court of Australia, Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika of Papua New Guinea (PNG) commemorated the nation’s upcoming…
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
“A moral affront”: Folbigg’s lawyer slams $2 million payout
Kathleen Folbigg’s long fight for justice has taken another contentious turn, as the Attorney General decided on a $2 million ex gratia compensation payment –…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
NSW MP Gareth Ward attempts to block expulsion
New South Wales Member of Parliament for Kiama, Gareth Ward, is facing a constitutional standoff with the state parliament after being found guilty of multiple…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
New eviction laws criticised by renters’ advocates
After being congratulated by renters’ advocates for ending no-grounds eviction in NSW, the state government quietly changed the law, which many consider a step backwards…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
YouTube’s exemption reversed as Australia expands social media ban
The Australian federal government has confirmed that video streaming giant YouTube will be included in the nation’s social media ban.
By Henry Ea - 4 min read
Climate change concerns lead court to overturn Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has overturned the approval for MACH Energy’s proposed expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine near Muswellbrook.
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
Justice Julie Ward headlines Terrey Hills ‘CPD with a view’
The President of the NSW Court of Appeal, the Honourable Justice Julie Ward, will be the keynote speaker at a special Law Society event.
By LSJ Team - 1 min read
A landmark for justice: the inaugural International Day for Judicial Wellbeing
This Friday, 25 July 2025, marks a historic moment for justice systems worldwide: the very first International Day for Judicial Wellbeing.
By Henry Ea - 6 min read