Fit for purpose courts: Law Society leads call for better infrastructure
Law Society of New South Wales President Ronan MacSweeney has called for a publicly available, long-term justice infrastructure strategy for the state.
An evolution in practice: the profession in 2025
Three outstanding lawyers. A combined 91 years of experience. Tucked inside a sun-drenched Wollongong studio, the Journal asks for their thoughts on an ever-shifting profession.
NSW Budget prioritises child safety and vulnerable communities with significant investments
The NSW Budget is making significant investments in child safety and vulnerable communities, a move endorsed by the Law Society of NSW.
King’s Birthday Honours recognise role of law
The President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball has congratulated recipients of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Solicitors dominate new Local Court appointments
Legal practitioners with experience across criminal, civil and community law, make up seven new magistrates announced by the NSW Government.
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.
All remaining Covid era fines to be withdrawn
The Law Society of NSW has welcomed a decision to withdraw more than 23,000 fines for public health order breaches during the pandemic.
Law Society Annual Conference wraps up with deep insights for the legal profession
U.S. environmental lawyer Robert Bilott says Australia can learn from the lengthy litigation he led against chemical companies in the United States, in responding to…
New accreditation scheme for lawyer mediators
The Law Society of NSW has announced its own accreditation scheme for lawyer mediators.
