A new roadmap calls for animals to be recognised in law as victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, arguing that a system which treats pets…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
Former barrister Richard Scruby SC appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
By Francisco Silva - 1 min read
A joint effort involving the state and federal governments, as well as the Inner City Legal Centre, has secured four years of funding for a…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
The legal profession has adapted processes to stem the spread of COVID-19.
By Kate Allman - 4 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Law Society President Richard Harvey sets his agenda for the year ahead.
By Claire Chaffey - 3 min read
Australia’s largest law firms have in combination pledged almost $1 million in donations to charities assisting in the crisis.
By Kate Allman - 4 min read
Students of Redfern’s Jarjum College enjoyed their annual dose of vitamin sea with the Australasian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA).
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Amid concerns about escalating violence, LAWASIA held its 32nd Annual Conference in Hong Kong from 5 – 8 November.
By Claire Chaffey - 3 min read