Cullen: a dispute over a 144-year-old Parliamentary power to compel witnesses
The Court revisited the Kable doctrine and struck down an ancient law, highlighting the cost of legislative inertia and delayed statutory reform.
Jury’s out for judiciary on DV perpetrator programs
Many Australian judicial officers hold mixed views on the effectiveness of domestic violence perpetrator interventions, a new study reveals.
The life of a drafter
Annette O’Callaghan, the first female NSW Parliamentary Counsel, reveals why no two days are the same when drafting legislation.
Award winners and experts shine in sold-out Government Solicitors Conference
From modern slavery to the implications of high-profile Royal Commissions, the challenges facing Government lawyers were showcased at a sold-out annual conference.