“A moral affront”: Folbigg’s lawyer slams $2 million payout
Kathleen Folbigg’s long fight for justice has taken another contentious turn, as the Attorney General decided on a $2 million ex gratia compensation payment –…
By Henry Ea - 2 min read
COVID-19 restrictions mark ‘extraordinary day in our legal history’
Welcome to the “new normal” of life in the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kate Allman - 4 min read
COVID-19 won’t stop careers: Sydney Law Careers Fair moves online
The Sydney Law Careers Fair will be held online via live video chat rooms, to adapt the experience within COVID-19 restrictions.
By Kate Allman - 4 min read
Events suspended; hearings move online, but rule of law will continue ‘to the extent possible’
The legal profession has adapted processes to stem the spread of COVID-19.
By Kate Allman - 4 min read
This is how to sue your government over climate change, say experts
The International Bar Association (IBA) has published an extraordinary directive for courts to step in where governments may be failing to protect citizens from climate…
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
A portrait of progress
It has been more than 100 years since women were able to practise law and stand for parliament in NSW. To mark the milestone, a…
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
Law Council seeks funding injection for ‘alarming’ family court delays
The Law Council of Australia has asked for increased resources to the family law system in the wake of “alarming” delays including with cases that…
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
‘Intrusive policing tactics’ used on children
A NSW police initiative that targets young people deemed at high risk of offending has led to “unreasonable, unjust and oppressive” interactions, some involving Indigenous…
By LSJ Team - 3 min read
Law Society calls for new approach as prison population climbs
The Law Society of NSW has urged the state government to invest more in diversionary pathways “rather than pouring money into prisons” as crime statisticians predict another…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read