New South Wales

$1.3m payout for abuse survivor ‘sends strong message’

A landmark decision in Western Australia sets a significant precedent for access to justice for survivors of sexual...

13 March 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is Australia becoming less litigious?

Last year saw the “lowest number” of public liability claims for slips, trips and falls in the last 15 years,...

12 March 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hands-on learning key for lawyers moving forward

CPD offerings are increasing in both number and breadth, and the Law Society of NSW is committed to ensuring innovative...

11 March 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Solicitor reprimanded, fined $15k for non-compliance with Notices

A NSW-based solicitor with a “regrettable professional history” is to be refused a practising certificate until...

10 March 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

NSW government rejects recommendations to address ‘serious’ drug problem

NSW has a “serious and complex” problem with drug usage, leading to a number of young deaths at music festivals...

03 March 2020

By Naomi Neilson

New initiatives set to improve lawyers’ health

New major improvements for Australian lawyers’ health and wellbeing are set to be implemented in 2020 to help create...

27 February 2020

By Tony Zhang

NSW to introduce ‘nation-leading’ child abuse reforms

A significant barrier preventing child sex offenders from being held to account and leading to “unwarranted...

27 February 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Aussie firm bolsters criminal practice

An Australian law firm has enhanced its criminal law practice with the appointment of an experienced lawyer.

24 February 2020

By Emma Musgrave

Broad legal issues in police strip searches a ‘serious concern’

A review of strip search laws has found there is a “widespread lack of knowledge” from operational police as to the...

17 February 2020

By Naomi Neilson

How rugby informs the NSW Law Society president’s view on legal professionals

The sense of duty and willingness to serve the community by lawyers not only imbibes Richard Harvey with a love for the...

13 February 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy