Updated principles aim to support ‘best practice’ in representing children
First published in 2000, the guide provides invaluable information for children’s lawyers, from understanding who the client is to the role of solicitors throughout the…
‘Sweeping overhaul’ needed to NSW Police domestic violence response, report finds
The NSW Police Force is planning a sweeping overhaul of the way it manages and investigates domestic and family violence, after a report by the…
‘Growing crisis’: Record level of Aboriginal people in NSW prisons, new data reveals
The heads of two legal assistance organisations say the NSW Government is failing to take steps to reduce the proportion of Aboriginal people in prison, as…
Lawyers must play a role in diversion of young people: Cassandra Banks
The President of the Law Society of NSW is pushing for increased diversion of young people out of the criminal justice system, saying there are…
‘Whole new battleground’: The Privacy Act Review Report and its impact on media lawyers
The Federal Government’s proposed privacy law reforms could result in an inundation of the court system and have a “chilling effect” on public interest journalism,…
NSW District Court and Supreme Court movers and shakers
The NSW District Court will welcome two “experienced and respected” lawyers to the bench, as a new female Supreme Court Judge of Appeal is appointed.
Lawyers urged to stay ‘cyber-safe’ ahead of Easter
Law practices in NSW are being reminded to stay alert to the threat of cyber-attacks ahead of the Easter long weekend, the legal profession’s insurer…
Australia’s first female Federal Court Chief Justice appointed
Justice Debra Mortimer will become the first female Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, following the mandatory retirement of Chief Justice James Allsop…
Law Society pushes for access to justice to be a priority of incoming Government
The Law Society of NSW is ready to establish a “productive working relationship” with Premier-elect Chris Minns, pushing for key law and justice initiatives, including…
Family law matters take majority of Legal Aid funding in Australia, report finds
Family law matters account for 96 per cent of all Commonwealth funded matters for Legal Aid Commissions in Australia, a ground-breaking new report looking at…
‘Urgent reform of rental laws needed’, Law Society urges ahead of State Election
The Law Society of NSW is calling for reform of rental laws to address the homelessness crisis across the state, pushing for a commitment from…