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Addressing unmet pro bono
27 June 2017 ByThe Cancer CouncilAddressing unmet pro bono

When the Cancer Council Pro Bono Program was launched in NSW in 2010, a handful of law firms signed on to participate,...

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26 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeJudicial appointments for the Supreme Court of Queensland

Queensland Attorney-General and Justice Minister Yvette D'Ath has announced two appointments in the Supreme Court.

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Budget allocation
26 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeSA Law Society says budget allocation for courts a ‘stopgap...

The South Australian government has kicked in over $30 million for upgrades to the state’s courts in its latest...

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23 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeLawyers call for legislative protection for Indigenous artists

An Australian arts law body has spoken out against the “prolific” appropriation of Indigenous arts and crafts, and...

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Alarm for terrorism bill ‘rushed through’ NSW Parliament
23 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeAlarm for terrorism bill ‘rushed through’ NSW Parliament

Lawyers have flagged concern about a bill rushed through NSW Parliament this week to bolster police powers for officers...

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23 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeTop university post for former High Court judge

The University of Western Australia has appointed the last chief justice to retire from the bench of the High Court of...

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21 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeCitizenship changes to ‘disproportionately affect’ refugees

Several legal and humanitarian bodies have raised questions about the government’s proposed changes to the Australian...

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21 June 2017 ByNicole RichSafety, support and specialisation – the response to family violence

Victoria Legal Aid recently marked the progress it is making with others towards a safer, more supportive and...

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Rosalinda Croucher, president of Australian Human Rights Commission
21 June 2017 ByTom LodewykeProfession welcomes new AHRC president

Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM has been announced as the next president of the Australian Human Rights...

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Online portal
21 June 2017 ByMelissa CoadeReal-time crime and justice data at lawyers’ fingertips

For the first time in Australia, crime and justice data will be available in real-time from one main online portal.

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