Costs in Lehrmann matter to be referred to referee
Costs in Lehrmann matter to be referred to referee and Lehrmann has been granted an extension of time until 31 May 2024 to lodge an…
Medibank breach ransom revealed and NSW agencies forced to report hacks
With millions of Australians living out their worst data breach nightmares following the unscrupulous hack on Medibank, the NSW Government will introduce a Bill to…
New book reveals tips for interviewing vulnerable suspects
A new book co-authored by some of Australia’s leading academics in psychology and criminology, aims to challenge stereotypes about criminal suspects and create a fairer…
Trouble looms for Democrats as US voters head to the polls
The US midterm elections are nearing and according to President Joe Biden, the looming contest for control of the House, the Senate and governorships around…
Courts upgraded to support victims of domestic and sexual violence
Critical upgrades have been made to 45 courthouses across metropolitan and regional NSW, as part of a $9 million investment to create safe spaces for…
New podcast provides window into the NSW justice system
Have you ever felt confused by the reasoning behind sentencing practices in the criminal justice system? A new podcast by the NSW Sentencing Council has…
The future of AI in the justice system
Joint research project reveals the benefits and concerns to using AI technology in the court process.
‘The difference between life and death’: Government moves on coercive control
NSW is on track to become the first Australian state or territory to outlaw coercive control, with Attorney General Mark Speakman pushing for the swift…
Australia’s top legal professionals to headline Indigenous youth justice conference
A stellar line up of Australia’s most prominent legal professionals will headline a landmark multi-day event on Indigenous youth justice in Sydney this month.
‘Game changer’ for workplace sexual harassment law
Responsibility will now be on employers to actively prevent sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, and victimisation in the workplace, under new legislation introduced into parliament.
NSW Government unveils response to ice inquiry
The NSW Government has finally issued its response to a landmark report on ice addiction more than two years since it was handed down, and…