NSW to abolish ‘good character’ at sentencing
The NSW Government has announced it will abolish the use of ‘good character’ in sentencing proceedings, a decision supported by victims advocacy groups.
Workers Compensation Exposure Draft exposes need for further consultation
An inquiry was formed on 9 May 2025 to inquire into and report on proposed amendments to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in New…
Katie Perry v Katy Perry trade mark saga heads to the High Court
The High Court will hear an appeal by an Australian fashion designer over her trade mark ‘Katie Perry.” This is the latest development in a…
Attorney General appoints eminent criminal law expert and law enforcement expert to review doli incapax
The Attorney General has appointed a former Supreme Court Justice and a former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner to review the operation of doli incapax in NSW.
NSW Government to introduce reform to Victims Registers
Proposed reforms seek to ensure that victim-survivors of serious crimes will obtain a “mandatory notification” about their right to register as a victim-survivor to receive…
Demand for South West Sydney Justice Precinct soars
The South West Sydney Alliance, with support from local businesses and the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a long-overdue South West Sydney…
Results of the practical legal training survey show “serious concerns” about the cost and quality of PLT
The result of the practical legal training survey has been published and it reflects a mixed response to PLT in NSW. Are changes to PLT…
Cybercrime detectives investigating breach to NSW Online Registry website
The NSW Police State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad is investigating a significant data breach involving thousands of potentially sensitive information.
2025 Budget introduces reforms to non-compete clauses
The federal government has announced plans to ban non-compete clauses for some workers.
AI and copyright: is there a need to balance the rights of authors with the need to train AI?
AI is trending as a hot topic. The question of how AI is trained and what data is being used is under the spotlight.
New Accredited Specialists Ceremony 2024
On 2 December 2024, over 110 awardees and guests attended a ceremony held at the Law Society of NSW to celebrate 76 new Accredited Specialists.