New Justice appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW
Katherine Richardson SC has been appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
‘Important step forward’: Special Commission of Inquiry established into LGBTIQ hate crimes
A Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes will provide hope and answers to grieving families and loved ones after decades in the dark,…
Key step forward for reporting sexual harassment in the legal profession
Victims or witnesses of sexual harassment in legal workplaces will now have a safe and secure online space to disclose inappropriate behaviour, with the launch…
‘A wealth of knowledge, insight, and ability’: New appointments to all NSW courts
Sydney Judge Penny Musgrave, an experienced solicitor appointed directly to the bench, has been officially welcomed to the District Court of NSW amid a plethora…
‘Momentous occasion for the NSW District Court’: Walama List marked with official ceremony
The Walama List, aimed at reducing high rates of Indigenous incarceration and reoffending, has been marked with an official ceremonial sitting in the NSW District…
Holding offenders accountable: Loss of unborn child laws come into effect
NSW is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have a standalone offence for criminals who cause the loss of an unborn child, offering greater support…
‘We need to move beyond gender’: The fight for diversity in the words of three brave women
What does diversity means to you? Three remarkable women discuss gender stereotypes in the media, challenges when climbing the career ladder and what businesses can…
Federal Court overturns landmark climate change duty of care ruling
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is “committed to protecting the environment for current and future generations”, despite a court ruling the Minister does not have…
‘We are all looking gorgeous’: Women Lawyers Association celebrates 70 years
After more than two years of cancelled events, remote working and casual clothing, 300 distinguished guests and members of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW…
Community Legal Centre’s plight to curb financial abuse
Marrickville Legal Centre is leading the charge to improve visibility about financial abuse in the community, launching multi-lingual educational workshops to educate and empower vulnerable…
‘We can’t ignore it anymore’: One in three professional women experience abuse online
New research by eSafety found a third of Australian working women are abused online for their appearance, fertility or motherhood.