Solicitor Capability Framework: essential skills for a successful career in law
What are some key skills needed for a long and successful career in law? A free and on-demand webinar on the Framework is now avaliable…
Review into Doli Incapax provides seven key recommendations
The NSW Government has released the findings of an independent review into Doli Incapax. The report contains seven key recommendations which the government will now consider.
Minns government to strengthen law to aid crime, corruption investigations
The Minns government will introduce reforms to surveillance legislation as part of its efforts to ‘crack down’ on corruption across the state.
PLT discussion paper released: Chief Justice of NSW invites participation from the profession
PLT has been a hot topic this year. The Chief Justice of NSW has announced the release of a discussion paper examining future of PLT.
Mal Lanyon appointed as the 24th Commissioner of the NSW Police Force
Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been appointed as the next Commissioner of the NSW Police Force. His term commences on 1 October 2025.
Revitalised National Identity Proofing Guidelines released: Is your client who they say they are?
The Federal Government has announced updated National Identity Proofing Guidelines to ensure better protection for Australians from identity fraud.
Six new judges have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Commonwealth Attorney General has announced six new appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Tens of thousands of people march across Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestinian protest
Pouring rain and bad weather did not stop tens of thousands of people from marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday.
Sovereign citizens and the law: the impact of pseudo law on the legal system
Although pseudo law has existed for decades, the pandemic exacerbated its prevalence. How does the movement impact judges, courts and the administration of justice?
New eviction laws criticised by renters’ advocates
After being congratulated by renters’ advocates for ending no-grounds eviction in NSW, the state government quietly changed the law, which many consider a step backwards…
Does attending the 2025 Golden Gavel count as CPD?
Six finalists battled the cold early start and each other to see who will take out the top prize at the 2025 Golden Gavel.