The major inquiries and investigations to remember in 2021

The last 12 months were eventful for royal commissions, inquiries and for parliamentary investigations into possible law reforms and while many are yet to come to ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Jan 2021

Reforms to support domestic violence victims

NSW government reforms will make it easier for counsellors, social workers and psychologists to terminate the leases of domestic violence victims without penalty.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Jan 2021

The top 10 exclusive features from 2020

In this 2020 wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top most-read exclusive features, from book reviews through to wellness checks.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Jan 2021

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