ASIC files historic court action against greenwashing
Civil penalty proceedings have begun in the Federal Court over alleged misleading statements about the sustainable nature and characteristics of investment options
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
One year on: The ongoing legal fallout of the Northern Rivers floods
One year ago, catastrophic flooding enveloped the NSW Northern Rivers. Lismore, the town at the epicentre of the disaster, has started to come to life…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
‘Stronger, safer communities’: Justice reinvestment expanded to more regional towns
An innovative program aimed at diverting Aboriginal people away from the criminal justice system will be expanded to two regional NSW communities, as part of…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
Helping lawyers navigate mental health challenges
The President of the Law Society of NSW hosts a panel of experts to discuss how lawyers and practice leaders can deal effectively with workplace…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
Judicial diversity increasing as court workload skyrockets: thoughts from Law Term Dinner 2023
Diversity of gender and background is rising across all levels of the NSW court system, but the sheer volume of work is not being matched…
By Keely McDonough - 3 min read
Should Australia let Kanye West in?
Immigration Minister to determine whether to exclude Kanye West from entering Australia on “character” grounds.
By Mary Crock - 3 min read
NSW Government proposes Right To Ask scheme
The Right To Ask scheme allows people to find out if their partner has a history of domestic or violence offences.
By Floyd Alexander Hunt - 2 min read
Lawyers welcome proposed demerit point system overhaul
Criminal defence lawyers are praising a newly announced election policy by the NSW Government that will allow drivers in NSW a one-off chance to dodge…
By Keely McDonough - 2 min read