Karen Webb resigns as Police Commissioner
After three years in the role, Commissioner Karen Webb announced she’s stepping down at the end of September.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
A beacon for family violence sufferers
Parliament has just passed new laws allowing risk-screening technology to create a swifter response to victims of family violence.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Budget delivers crucial cash injection for family law
Family law services and facilities will receive a crucial funding boost to alleviate demand on the courts amid COVID-19.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Winner of President’s Medal announced
Sydney property lawyer Peter Rosier has been awarded the 2020 President’s Medal for his services to justice and the development of property law and policy…
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
New guidelines for Indigenous cultural and intellectual copyright
The Australia Council for the Arts has published new protocols addressing legal, ethical, and moral considerations for using Indigenous cultural and intellectual material in the…
By LSJ Team - 1 min read
Country lawyers celebrated at Rural Issues Day
Country solicitors are helping to decrease the stigma around mental illness by supporting their clients during “an extraordinarily tough time”, this year’s Rural Issues Day…
By Amy Dale - 3 min read
Criminalising coercion? Government announces domestic violence inquiry
The NSW Government will establish a parliamentary inquiry into coercive control as it considers whether to criminalise behaviour that is frequently a precursor to domestic…
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
Ashurst launches campaign to abolish modern slavery
Ashurst has announced a new action plan calling for the eradication of all forms of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read