The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: July 2025
Our various committees discuss legal issues, including AFCA’s approach to super death benefit complaints, a review of surveillance legislation and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2025
Our committees discuss new water management regulations, the new ART Practice Direction and initiatives for rural, regional and remote lawyers.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: April 2025
Our committees discuss restrictive practices, ADVOs, WHS regulations, the Commonwealth Data Retention Review and more.
Reforming Australia’s surrogacy landscape
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has initiated a pivotal inquiry into Australia’s surrogacy laws, signalling a potential shift in this complex and evolving legal…
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: March 2025
Our committees discuss the nuances of claim farming, elder abuse, renewable energy zones, good character at sentencing and much more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2025
Our committees discuss automated decision-making in government and recent national security legislation, amongst other things.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: December 2024
The Law Society’s committees address the NSW Home Building Compensation Scheme, AI and consumer law, and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: November 2024
The Law Society committees discuss family law amendments, scams prevention, superannuation death benefit complaints and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: October 2024
Our various committees tackle big issues like the use of e-scooters, forced marriage and climate risk impacts on insurance.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: September 2024
Our committees weigh in on issues including deepfake laws, the new ART rules, bail compliance checks, regional migration and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2024
Our Policy and Practice team summarise their advocacy work on the Crimes, Roads and Online Safety Acts, new climate change legislation and much more.