‘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
Boost in funding for legal and domestic violence support
The NSW Government has doled out $4 million to assist organisations providing legal advice or support for domestic violence victims, amid rising concerns that extended…
By Amy Dale - 1 min read
Specialist Accreditation Conference highlights hot topics in law
The Family Court of Australia and Federal Court of Australia have launched a new project designed to enhance the health and safety of litigants as…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 3 min read
Retiring KWM partner continues to push for cultural diversity
Leading intellectual property lawyer Katrina Rathie has been appointed NSW patron of the Australian Asian Lawyers Association (AALA), despite recently retiring from legal work.
By Kate Allman - 1 min read
Longest-serving magistrate retires
NSW’s longest-serving magistrate retires after 33 years on the bench.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
New top prosecutor for NSW
Sydney-based silk Sally Dowling SC has become the state’s first female Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
By LSJ Staff - 1 min read
Life in lockdown 2.0
How are you staying connected while working from home in lockdown? LSJ asked readers to send in their tips and photos from the past few…
By LSJ Team - 4 min read
‘Law was a fascinating master’: Judge Roger Dive reflects on 32 years at the bench
Judge Roger Dive retired as head of the NSW Drug Court on 6 August, after 17 years leading the program. He reflects on an inspiring…
By Judge Roger Dive - 4 min read