The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2025
Our various committees discuss legal issues, including use of AI in the Federal Court, the controversial Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2025, and more.
Tax whistleblower Richard Boyle pleads guilty, fuelling calls for urgent law reform
Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle has pleaded guilty to several charges in the South Australian District Court, a move that has intensified condemnation from human…
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.