New legal service to assist people engaging with Royal Commission
Free and independent legal information will be offered as part of a service set up by National Legal Aid for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism…
Government backs down on FOI law reforms
The federal government has backed down on their Bill proposing changes to the freedom of information (FOI) request system, following criticism from the coalition and…
‘Hidden and misunderstood’: national plan to tackle elder abuse
The Federal government launches a 10-year plan to prevent, respond to and eliminate the abuse of older people in Australia.
Lawyers keeping high speed rail on track
Despite being only a few months into 2026, it has already been a big year for rail operators and the legal professionals who work in…
Australia still isn’t meeting its anti-torture obligations
A funding deadlock is hampering efforts to implement a UN agreement to prevent human rights abuses in places of detention. Despite being ratified by Australia…
Understanding the federal government’s proposed hate speech laws
The impact on free speech of a proposed suite of Commonwealth legislative amendments to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism, is being widely debated.
Weight loss drugs radically shifting regulatory environment
Extraordinary demand for type 2 diabetes drugs, now used for weight loss, has triggered legislative changes to safeguard efficacy.
Why the impact of cutting building red tape might depend on the tape
The need for more housing in Australia is clear but what does pausing the National Construction Code mean for building design?
Australian Government to waive 1.2 million social security debts
National Legal Aid has welcomed a decision by the Australian Government to waive almost half of the nation’s social security debt backlog.
YouTube’s exemption reversed as Australia expands social media ban
The Australian federal government has confirmed that video streaming giant YouTube will be included in the nation’s social media ban.
Michelle Rowland appointed new Attorney General
Former Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has become Australia’s new Attorney General, at a ceremony with her ministerial colleagues in Canberra.