Resourcing and retention – key takeouts from Law Society President’s Far West visit
Imagine an area 160,000 square kilometres in size, which is a little under half the size of Germany. Now envisage that area being serviced by…
Law Society pushes for access to justice to be a priority of incoming Government
The Law Society of NSW is ready to establish a “productive working relationship” with Premier-elect Chris Minns, pushing for key law and justice initiatives, including…
Court resourcing focus of legal advocacy ahead of State Election
More than 90 per cent of solicitors in NSW want to retain the flexibility offered by technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a…
Six minutes with Kimberley Wilson
Yuin and Bidjigal woman, Kimberley Wilson has been at the helm of Legal Aid NSW’s Aboriginal Services branch since June 2022, and says it is…
Lunch at The Shed
NSW Children’s Court Registrar and 2021 winner of the Law Society President’s Medal, Mary Gleeson, prefers to share the spotlight. It’s why she chooses to…
Artificial intelligence to help the most vulnerable
Two new projects will improve access to justice for vulnerable people.Two projects will improve access to justice for vulnerable people, thanks to new funding grants…
Breaking down barriers: Will our courts ever be colour-blind?
Whether it’s First Australians or those more recently arrived on our shores, persons of colour face a multitude of barriers in accessing justice. As recent…
Domestic violence victims cry out for additional court resources
Domestic violence victims are being forced to live out abusive and dangerous situations as they wait for their matters to be heard in overflowing courts.Domestic…
The case that changed me – Sarah Schwartz
Sarah Schwartz writes about one of her first court appearances as a solicitor for Legal Aid NSW, which led to an important decision about state…
UN admonishes Australia for alarming record on women’s rights
Australia has come under fire for what the United Nations has labelled an “alarming” record on action for women’s rights.Australia has come under fire for…
Law Society joins forces with police to campaign for new justice precinct
The Police Association of NSW has joined forces with the Law Society of NSW in calling on the NSW Government to fast-track construction of a…