Professional development for Accredited Specialists
Attending the Specialist Accreditation Conference provides an opportunity for practitioners to connect and broaden their knowledge in specialised areas that may not be available elsewhere.
Lawyers among professional services to be affected by proposed reforms to anti-money laundering regime
The Attorney General has announced plans to legislate to expand the AML/CTF regime to “tranche two” entities which includes lawyers and other professional services.
Human Rights Subcommittee to examine Australia’s international efforts to eliminate the death penalty
The Human Rights Subcommittee is conducting an inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the global abolition of the death penalty.
$2 million lump sum costs awarded in favour of Network Ten
On 27 June 2024, the Court entered judgment in the amount of $2 million in favour of Network Ten for their costs of defending the…
Deepfake Sexual Material Bill introduced
Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Bill 2024, which targets the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit material.
Folbigg and Chamberlain-Creighton among signatories seeking reform to NSW ‘no body, no parole’ legislation
Kathleen Folbigg and Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton were among the legal practitioners, criminal justice professionals and academics who signed an open letter to the NSW Attorney General…
Parliamentary report recommends federal Human Rights Act
The Parliamentary Joint Committee has released its “Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework” report. Australia does not have a Human Rights Act and only three…
High Court decision in ASF17: What’s next?
The High Court has handed down its highly anticipated decision in ASF17 v Commonwealth of Australia. The capacity of an individual to cooperate with their…
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…
Rashelle Seiden SC appointed as a Judge of the District Court
Rashelle Seiden SC has been sworn in as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales. Her Honour brings nearly three decades of…