New South Wales

NSW to consider new DV laws

People who psychologically abuse their partners through controlling behaviour could soon spend 10 years behind bars,...

02 October 2020

By Tony Zhang

Sydney lawyer has guilty finding appealed and penalties revoked

A tribunal has allowed the appeal of a Sydney-based solicitor, removing his professional misconduct finding and...

28 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

NSW to amend concealment laws

The NSW is set to amend concealment laws to allow victims to access support without fearing their counsellor will have...

22 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

Lawyers welcome inquiry into ‘tragic’ NSW healthcare system

Lawyers assisting patients and their families who have suffered from negligent care in the NSW healthcare system have...

18 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

NSW principal found guilty of trust account deficiencies, intermixing payments

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a principal and partner engaged in unsatisfactory professional...

16 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

HFW moves to new Sydney premises

Global law firm HFW is relocating to new premises in Sydney to make room for a growing number of...

15 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

NSW prepared to move first on defamation laws 

NSW is prepared to move first on defamation laws despite warnings that uniform introduction across Australia is crucial...

08 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

New justice precinct, law school under $350m proposal

A Western Sydney commercial hub has introduced a proposal to expand the area’s justice precinct and attract more than...

14 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Australian Family Lawyers sees strong growth, aims for national expansion

Australia’s first listed family law firm has seen sales and profit growth as it aims to become a major player in the...

14 August 2020

By Tony Zhang

NSW rolls out court tech upgrades

NSW courts are introducing new look websites that will make it faster and easier for the community to access important...

11 August 2020

By Tony Zhang