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Big Law 22 February 2022 ByLauren CroftFormer Ashurst partner named new Anti-Discrimination Board president

A former partner at BigLaw firm Ashurst has been appointed as the new president of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board, in...

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The Bar 16 February 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyNew NSW Chief Justice, Court of Appeal president named

Following the news of Chief Justice Tom Bathurst’s retirement, the next Chief Justice of NSW has been named, as well...

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Politics 14 February 2022 ByLauren CroftVulnerable communities in NSW to receive $52m boost

A Commonwealth funding boost of $52 million over four years has been allocated to further assist vulnerable communities...

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NSW courthouses to be solar powered
Big Law 15 December 2021 ByLauren CroftNSW courthouses to be solar powered

In a massive step towards net zero goals, thousands of solar panels are set to be installed on NSW courthouses to make...

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Court transcripts to be available online
Big Law 02 December 2021 ByLauren CroftCourt transcripts to be available online

A new online service will mean that court documents and transcripts will be available for “click and collect” come...

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domestic violence support
Politics 30 November 2021 ByLauren CroftNSW A-G announces $20m boost for domestic violence support

More domestic violence victim-survivors will receive the support they need with a $20 million injection into NSW...

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Affirmative consent laws passed in NSW
Politics 25 November 2021 ByLauren CroftAffirmative consent laws passed in NSW

In a massive step for victims of sexual assault, common sense reforms have officially passed NSW Parliament this week.

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Politics 18 November 2021 ByLauren CroftVideo tech signing here to stay

Remote witnessing of legal documents, introduced at the height of the pandemic, will now be a permanent mainstay in the...

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Politics 11 November 2021 ByLauren CroftNSW A-G continues law reform push for child abuse survivors, moves to...

Victims and survivors of institutional child abuse can now pursue increased compensation under new legislation that came...

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Laws for fraud offences under review
Big Law 18 October 2021 ByLauren CroftLaws for fraud offences under review

A review is currently being conducted of the sentencing laws for fraud offences in NSW, in a move the Attorney-General...

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