Chief Justice hits back over claims of ‘political’ decision making

The Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell has defended his judicial colleagues, including one who presided over the case involving last year’s march on the…

The incredible life, speeches and papers of Michael Kirby

The ‘who’s who’ of the legal profession gathered at the Banco Court on 29 January to celebrate the Sydney book launch of ‘Law, Justice and…

Chief Justice Andrew Bell receives nation’s highest civil honour

The Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia, in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.

Unpaid supervised legal practitioners increasingly challenged by cost of living

Lawyers reveal the disproportionate impact of unpaid PLT (practical legal training) work experience upon regional and rural practitioners, and students under financial stress.

Kiama MP Gareth Ward resigns ahead of expulsion

Independent MP Gareth Ward has resigned from Parliament, after a legal attempt to block his planned expulsion failed.

Chief Justice takes aim at anti-Semitism, misinformation and Elon Musk in Opening of Law Term address

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell has defended the rule of law in a speech referencing anti-Semitic attacks, Gen AI and US Presidential pardons.

Vale Tom Hughes AO KC

The Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell has led tributes to WWII veteran and former Federal Attorney General, the Honourable Tom Hughes AO KC, who…

Young Justice inspires the future of the profession

Held for the first time outside of Sydney’s CBD, the Young Justice Program aimed at inspiring the future leaders of the profession