The NSW Police Commissioner has officially extended the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration for another 14 days across major Sydney metropolitan areas, citing a need to maintain community…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
The NSW Government introduced the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Bill) today aimed at tightening gun laws to reduce the risk of mass…
By Henry Ea - 5 min read
In an emergency National Cabinet meeting, Federal and State governments agreed to urgently reform gun laws in Australia after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
About 50 attendees exchanged handshakes for elbow bumps at the annual – now socially distanced – event.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Former NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Nicholas Cowdery has blasted the state government for its “the lack of political will” in failing to reform drug…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Speaking to NSW lawyers, Chief Justice Tom Bathurst said it was essential to improve the public’s understanding of Australian courts and judicial powers.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
The NSW Young Lawyers Human Rights Committee, a branch under the NSW Young Lawyers segment of the Law Society of NSW, has been named a…
By LSJ Team - 1 min read
Safeguards to prevent elder abuse oten assist disgruntled relatives in court battles over inheritances, a new study suggests.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
How lawyers can help those devastated by last summer’s deadly bushfires
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Innovations that enable employees to anonymously report workplace sexual harassment have been lauded as potential game-changers.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
The law reform commission will consider whether current safeguards on judicial impartiality go far enough.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will continue to fast-track urgent family law matters under the COVID-19 list system implemented in April.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
St Catherine’s School for girls have beat out the competition and won the Law Society of NSW’s annual Mock Trial competition.
By Anwen Gardner - 2 min read