‘Diversion works,’ says new Sentencing Advisory Council report
The Sentencing Advisory Council in Victoria has released a new report analysing the utilisation of the Criminal Justice Diversion Program (CJDP) within the state’s ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Assange charges ‘should never have been brought’, says IBAHRI
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has welcomed the release from prison of Julian Assange following a 14-year legal battle as a result of ...
POLITICS • Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Does Australia need a specialised Infant Court?
A Victorian Churchill Fellow urgently calls for the establishment of a specialist Infant Court in Australia as a crucial step to address the pressing need for reform ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Jun 2024
Why relationship building is more important than ever
In light of the increasing adoption of flexible work hours and remote work options within the legal profession, it is important for firm leaders not to overlook the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Jun 2024
Proposed castle law a ‘dangerous response to crime in Queensland’
A proposed law in Queensland, which has sparked heated debate, would grant residents the right to use lethal force to protect their homes. However, this measure has drawn ...
NEWLAW • Tue, 25 Jun 2024
How the rise in crime is impacting criminal lawyers
The latest quarterly crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research revealed a notable increase in several major criminal offences. Here, criminal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Why good communication is the key to success
Here, a multi-award-winning GC and public speaker underscores the importance of effective communication for lawyers, showcasing how this vital skill is instrumental to ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Independents push for adequate housing to be considered a human right
A private member’s bill has been introduced to both chambers of Parliament, raising the question of whether adequate housing provision should be recognised as a human ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jun 2024
Victoria must raise age of criminal responsibility higher than 12 years
The Victorian government has proposed legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 by the end of the year. However, the Human Rights Law Centre has ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jun 2024
