Hong Kong hits back at Law Council’s criticism
The Australian Law Council labelled Hong Kong’s proposed national security laws “deeply troubling” with “problematic features”. Now, China has hit back.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jun 2020
NSW to recognise mentally ill defendant’s crimes
NSW government decision to change the wording around mentally ill defendants could see the victims of these crimes receive some form of justice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jun 2020
Criminal justice system funding cut, despite $700m prison plans
The criminal justice system will fail to uphold protections both in and out of prison without the appropriate disability funding, according to legal experts.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Human rights lawyers welcome High Court tear gas decision
As the world “shines a light onto racism”, the legal sector has welcomed a decision by the High Court of Australia to rule it illegal for young offenders to be attacked ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Victoria courts to refresh youth charges
Under a proposed suite of changes, the Sentencing Advisory Council has advised that all courts go easier on youth offenders and expand the funding into regional areas of ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Nursing home that tried suing 4 firms now arguing costs
The Federal Court of Australia has referred the issue of costs to a registrar, after a nursing home attempted to sue four law firms and a judge for professional ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2020
Victoria greenlights first judge-alone criminal trial
In a landmark ruling, Victoria has greenlit the first judge-alone criminal trial. The decision brings one case forward by almost 10 months amid the coronavirus delays.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2020
New appointments to Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Victoria’s government has welcomed three new appointments to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jun 2020
Law Council welcomes new domestic violence inquiry
The Law Council has welcomed the Morrison government’s inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence after the failure of the Senate inquiry.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jun 2020
