Politics

Politics

The need for a nationally coordinated approach to youth justice reform

In the absence of a holistic, evidence-led reset on youth justice, Australia risks staying stuck (or further...

12 January 2026

By Dr Jacqueline Rule

Politics

4 judges appointed to Federal Circuit and Family Court

The Albanese government has appointed four new judges to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division...

12 January 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Virginia Bell’s experience ‘speaks for itself’: A-G, PM defend royal commission appointment

Pushing back on criticism about the appointment, the federal government has said that the Honourable Virginia Bell AC...

09 January 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Virginia Bell to lead anti-Semitism royal commission

This afternoon (Thursday, 8 January), former High Court justice, the Honourable Virginia Bell AC, was appointed as the...

08 January 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

‘Bondi did not occur in isolation’: Law Council backs royal commission

The nature and scale of the issues exposed by the Bondi terror attack “require and justify” the establishment of a...

07 January 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Legal bodies offer condolences, pledge support following Bondi Beach terror attack

In the wake of the shocking and despicable anti-Semitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach over the weekend, legal member...

16 December 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

RBA makes final rate call for 2025

The Reserve Bank has been widely expected to keep the cash rate on hold ahead of Christmas. In this special...

09 December 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

Understanding conservative political alignment among refugees: Implications for Australian legal and policy practice

A more nuanced understanding of refugee political identity can only strengthen Australia’s commitment to the rule of...

04 December 2025

By Ko Ko Aung

Politics

2 ‘highly respected practitioners’ appointed to NSW Local Court

A Crown prosecutor and a judicial registrar have been appointed to the Local Court of...

25 November 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Politics

5 judicial deputy presidents, 35 general members appointed to ART

The Albanese government has appointed five judicial deputy presidents and 35 general members to the Administrative...

18 November 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy