NSW government addresses illicit drug legislation

In response to the ACT government’s plans to legalise small amounts of illicit drugs, the NSW government has clarified its own intentions for 2021.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Jan 2021

Legal musicians give special performance for mental health charity

Musicians across the Brisbane legal industry came together to foster social connections and support mental health through the “medium of music”, with special performances ...

SME LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020

‘I am proud of what has been achieved’: Chief Justice Bathurst reflects on 2020

In a touching end-of-year address, the NSW Chief Justice has reflected back on 2020, with admiration for the judges, practitioners and court staff that ensured ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020

Election recommendations “weaken” equality, HRLC says

Leading civil and legal groups have condemned recommendations made by a parliamentary committee as “weakening fairness and equality” of elections by refusing to ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Dec 2020

With the justice system failing, the ACT government commits to decriminalising drug use

The ACT government has become the first to commit to decriminalising personal possession of illicit substances, citing that the prohibition approach has not worked, and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Dec 2020

Mentoring and being mentored: Why it is never too early to ‘pay it forward’

There is a world of benefits to being mentored by senior members of the profession—but there is also a lot to be said for switching from mentee to mentor

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Dec 2020

Protégé: The top 10 articles for law students in 2020

In this news breakdown, Protégé takes a look back at the last 12 months to bring law students the 10 most-read articles from 2020.

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Dec 2020

Wrapping up Wig & Chamber: The top stories from 2020

In this 2020 wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly’s Wig & Chamber takes a look back at the year’s top stories, most memorable interviews and favourite features starring the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Dec 2020

Queensland assisted dying laws given delayed due date

The Queensland government was confident it could deliver assisted dying legislation early next year, but its Attorney-General recently confirmed that the due date for the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Dec 2020