Legal profession remembers former High Court judge Sir Anthony Mason

Renowned and celebrated former Chief Justice Sir Anthony Mason has passed away at the age of 100.

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Countdown halted: NSW Parliament greenlights Human Rights Bill inquiry

Just 24 hours after the legal profession warned that time was “running out” to protect fundamental liberties in New South Wales, the state’s Parliament has…

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Time’s running out: urgent call for Human Rights Inquiry before bill lapses

The peak bodies representing New South Wales’ legal profession have joined forces, calling for an immediate public inquiry into the state’s proposed human rights legislation,…

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Qantas settles COVID-19 class action

Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million over a class action against breach of contract and refund rights during COVID.

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Australian fashion designer wins Battle of the Perrys

Australian fashion designer Katie Perry wins High Court battle against pop star Katy Perry over trademark rights to use the name in Australia.

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Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins

Announced by the Federal Government in January, the Honourable Virginia Bell AC SC officially launches the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

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Judge Judith Gibson to navigate the social media minefield at 2026 Law Society Annual Conference

As the boundary between private discourse and public evidence continues to blur, the Law Society’s Annual Conference has set the stage for a critical discussion…

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NSW Police Commissioner extends protest restrictions for 14 days to “prevent further division”

The NSW Police Commissioner has officially extended the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration for another 14 days across major Sydney metropolitan areas, citing a need to maintain community…

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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…

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