The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: May 2026
Our Committees discuss AI in legal proceedings, major planning reforms, identity protections for children, supported decision‑making and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: March 2026
Should slogans be banned? Should hate groups be designated? Should surrogacy be nationally regulated? The Law Society’s various committees weigh in.
What inspires someone to join a policy committee?
With recruitment underway for a number of the Law Society’s expert policy committees, LSJ Online asks current members to share their experiences.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2025
Our various committees discuss legal issues, including use of AI in the Federal Court, the controversial Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2025, and more.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: February 2025
Our committees discuss automated decision-making in government and recent national security legislation, amongst other things.
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2024
Our Policy and Practice team summarise their advocacy work on the Crimes, Roads and Online Safety Acts, new climate change legislation and much more.
Law firms, we have a people problem
In an era when effective people management and entrepreneurship are more integral to success than ever, lawyers are still regarded as lacking. SAM MCKEITH delves…
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: December 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in law reform and advocacy: November 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: October 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: September 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.