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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy4 women appointed to NSW Local Court

In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of NSW.

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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy2 new magistrates named in WA

Western Australia is set to get a new magistrate for its Children’s Court, as well as for its Family Court.

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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyMount Isa gets a new magistrate

Legal service providers are set to receive a funding boost as part of a $4.05 million over four years to deliver...

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Big Law 05 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBruce Lehrmann to stand trial on rape charges

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial on two counts of rape.

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The Bar 16 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyMagistrate, silk both appointed as judges of NSW District Court

Magistrate Ross Hudson and Sydney barrister Rashelle Seiden SC have both been appointed as judges of the District Court...

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Big Law 28 March 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonEvicted tenant accuses Supreme Court justice of bias

An evicted tenant challenging a court’s decision to terminate her tenancy alleged a Supreme Court justice favoured...

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The Bar 06 March 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyACT Bar names new president following judicial appointment

The executive of the ACT Bar Association will take on a new look following the appointment of current president Marcus...

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The Bar 26 February 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyChildren’s law specialist appointed as magistrate in WA

A specialist in children’s law has been appointed as a magistrate of the Children’s Court of Western Australia, as...

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The Bar 20 February 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy2 barristers appointed to NSW Local Court

NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has named two prosecutors as magistrates to the state’s Local Court, who bring...

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The Bar 22 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyNew magistrate named for WA Family Court

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a family law specialist as a magistrate of the state’s...

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