‘It is time’: NSW Chief Justice to retire
NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Bathurst has announced he will retire after more than 11 years in the job.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Is it constitutional to keep state borders closed?
As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rate edges closer to 80 per cent, how long can states keep their borders shut, legally?
By Kate Allman - 5 min read
‘The stress is chronic, widespread and recurring’: Expert warns of enduring impacts of lockdowns
A leading mental health researcher has warned lawyers that psychological injuries sustained during the pandemic will endure beyond lockdown.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Pandemic mental health toll on lawyers revealed
Lawyers reported declining rates of mental wellbeing and have struggled to focus amid extended lockdowns.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Record funding boost offers relief to legal assistance sector
More people will have access to free legal aid across NSW, thanks to record funding injection of $95 million from the Commonwealth.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read