New South Wales

Initial consultation marks first step for landmark suicide prevention law in NSW

The foundations for suicide prevention legislation are being established in NSW, as the NSW government held...

22 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

4 women appointed to NSW Local Court

In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of...

15 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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...

25 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

Community funding welcome but courts need more, says NSW Law Society

While the 2024–25 NSW budget bolsters state justice system resources and offers support to vulnerable individuals...

19 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

Legal departments should align with business priorities

As legal departments across the country face numerous hurdles, having a seat at the table is important for an...

11 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Grave concerns’ expressed by academics about ‘disastrous’ no body, no parole laws

Dozens of legal academics – alongside other lawyers and criminal justice professionals – have signed an open letter...

03 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Increased wage theft resulting in skyrocketing legal aid requests

The demand for legal advice regarding wage and entitlement issues has increased significantly, Legal Aid NSW says,...

29 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

SafeWork NSW ‘making enquiries’ into Corrs

Allegations of psychosocial hazards at BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth have prompted enquiries from the workplace...

24 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Osborn Law adds new senior associate

Newcastle-based boutique Osborn Law has promoted one of its commercial solicitors to senior...

24 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Date set for ‘landmark’ strip-search class action against NSW Police

The trial date for a longstanding class action lawsuit regarding strip searches has been set by the Supreme Court of...

20 May 2024

By Grace Robbie