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Increase in legal services funding for flood-affected communities

Key step forward for reporting sexual harassment in the legal profession

Victims or witnesses of sexual harassment in legal workplaces will now have a safe and secure online space to disclose inappropriate behaviour, with the launch…

Ongoing floods see surge in insurance claims

‘A wealth of knowledge, insight, and ability’: New appointments to all NSW courts

Sydney Judge Penny Musgrave, an experienced solicitor appointed directly to the bench, has been officially welcomed to the District Court of NSW amid a plethora…

‘Momentous occasion for the NSW District Court’: Walama List marked with official ceremony

The Walama List, aimed at reducing high rates of Indigenous incarceration and reoffending, has been marked with an official ceremonial sitting in the NSW District…

Holding offenders accountable: Loss of unborn child laws come into effect

NSW is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have a standalone offence for criminals who cause the loss of an unborn child, offering greater support…

‘Good legal systems grapple with these questions’: food for thought at Law Term Dinner 2022

‘We need to move beyond gender’: The fight for diversity in the words of three brave women

What does diversity means to you? Three remarkable women discuss gender stereotypes in the media, challenges when climbing the career ladder and what businesses can…

Federal Court overturns landmark climate change duty of care ruling

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is “committed to protecting the environment for current and future generations”, despite a court ruling the Minister does not have…

‘We are all looking gorgeous’: Women Lawyers Association celebrates 70 years

After more than two years of cancelled events, remote working and casual clothing, 300 distinguished guests and members of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW…