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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…

‘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…

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…

New Law Society President outlines 2020 vision

Law Society President Richard Harvey sets his agenda for the year ahead.

NSW legal profession rallies to support bushfire victims

Australia’s largest law firms have in combination pledged almost $1 million in donations to charities assisting in the crisis.

Surfing lawyers hang ten with local Indigenous school

Students of Redfern’s Jarjum College enjoyed their annual dose of vitamin sea with the Australasian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA).

Hong Kong conference proceeds despite unrest

Amid concerns about escalating violence, LAWASIA held its 32nd Annual Conference in Hong Kong from 5 – 8 November.

Law Reform Commission flags a simplification of consent laws

The meaning of consent under NSW sexual assault laws will likely be modernised and simplified, according to a series of draft proposals published by the…

Report finds ‘glass ceiling’ between senior associate and partner level

Government solicitors win Law Society awards

The Law Society of NSW presented two key awards to outstanding solicitors in the government sector during the sold-out Government Solicitors Conference in September.