Solicitors dominate new Local Court appointments
Legal practitioners with experience across criminal, civil and community law, make up seven new magistrates announced by the NSW Government.
Minns government dangerously disregards anti-LGBTIQ+ hatred
OPINION: The NSW Government’s new hate crime laws, announced last Thursday, are a slap in the face to communities across NSW. In particular, my own…
Hate speech laws to be strengthened in NSW
NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to amend the state’s hate speech laws, following a spate of antisemitic attacks over the past few months.
Anti-coal harbour blockade highlights ‘punitive’ approach to protest in NSW
The right to protest is considered foundational to a healthy democracy but is a punitive approach to public participation in NSW being used to stifle…
NSW Government says rental reforms ‘strike the right balance’
A suite of reforms described as the most significant in more than a decade, will deliver benefits to 2.2 million people renting their homes, according…
Agencies levied millions of unlawful surcharges: NSW Government
It’s claimed NSW Government agencies ignored repeated legal advice, that levying surcharges on millions of transactions was unlawful.
NSW Equality Bill passes parliament with government support
Legislation aimed at protecting members of the LGBTIQA+ community from discrimination, has passed parliament, with the backing of the NSW Government.
DV measures pass parliament amid discussion of funding allocation
Offenders who commit aggravated breaches of court orders aimed at protecting victim survivors of domestic and family violence, will face longer sentences, under laws passed…
Pet ownership easier under NSW rental reforms
People who rent their home and want to live with a pet, will face fewer barriers, under new laws planned in NSW.
LGBTIQ hate crimes inquiry recommendations to be implemented in full
The NSW Government says it will support all 19 recommendations from an inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes.
NSW bans the use of Alternative Care Arrangements for children and young people
The NSW Government has announced an end to a costly practice that saw vulnerable children assigned to unsuitable emergency accommodation, in an experience described by…