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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Federal and State governments agree to toughen gun laws

In an emergency National Cabinet meeting, Federal and State governments agreed to urgently reform gun laws in Australia after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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Law Society condemns Bondi terror attack, extends crisis support to legal sector

The Law Society of New South Wales has issued a strong condemnation of the terror attack at Bondi Beach, denouncing the “antisemitic and hate-fuelled actions” that shattered…

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New strategy holds domestic and family violence perpetrators accountable

The NSW Government has unveiled a landmark strategy aimed at tackling the root cause of domestic and family violence (DFV) by focusing specifically on those who…

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Mock Law Finals: all rise, the future is now in session

Future legal stars took centre stage as the Law Society of New South Wales held the 2025 Mock Trial and Mock Mediation Grand Finals.

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Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal over Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson case after court upholds ruling on Brittany Higgins allegations.

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‘Giant of the Law’: legal profession mourns passing of Maurie Stack OAM

The New South Wales legal profession is mourning the loss of Maurie Stack OAM, a former President of the Law Society of NSW and the…

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