Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy

Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers, boosting wages in retail, fast food and pharmacy from December 2026 after landmark ruling.

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NSW Solicitor General Michael Sexton to retire in June

NSW Solicitor General Michael Sexton announces retirement after 27 years, reflecting on landmark High Court challenges and service across nine premiers.

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How incarceration turned a silent prisoner into a voice for reform

Damien Linnane’s descent into the belly of the justice system wouldn’t just be a punishment; it would be the catalyst for a transformation.

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NSW Government agrees to further consultation on Crown Land law

Following criticism from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and The Law Society of NSW, the NSW Government has deferred proposed laws regarding disused Crown land,…

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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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