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The Bar 26 October 2022 ByLauren CroftKate Eastman on the ‘great opportunity’ for equitable briefing

Despite women now outnumbering male judges on the High Court, the Law Council’s equitable briefing targets are yet to...

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Big Law 24 October 2022 ByLauren CroftNACC legislation requires revision, says LCA

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has warned that a more careful consideration of legislation surrounding the potential...

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Big Law 04 October 2022 ByJess FeyderOngoing parliamentary scrutiny is needed regarding the Australian...

Ongoing parliamentary scrutiny is needed regarding the Australian Federal Police’s counter-terrorism powers, says the...

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Lawyers laud ‘historic’ appointment of Jayne Jagot to High Court
The Bar 29 September 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers laud ‘historic’ appointment of Jayne Jagot to High Court

Legal advocates and member associations are celebrating the appointment of Justice Jayne Jagot to the High Court of...

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SME Law 08 September 2022 ByLauren CroftLCA launches new toolkit for small businesses

A new guide to help small businesses grow has been welcomed by the Law Society, whose president said it would be...

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Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Politics 22 July 2022 ByJess FeyderEPBC Act in need of reform, says Law Council

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has called for a review of the EPBC Act, after the Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP...

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Tass Liveris
Politics 11 July 2022 ByTass LiverisThe role of lawyers in natural disasters

The role of the legal profession in supporting those in need is an integral, but often overlooked, part of the disaster...

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Dr James Popple
Big Law 11 July 2022 ByLauren CroftLaw Council appoints new CEO

The Law Council of Australia has appointed a new CEO, who formerly worked in the Attorney-General’s department and in...

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The Bar 05 July 2022 ByJess FeyderAn independent and well-funded AAT essential, says LCA

The Law Council of Australia is calling for an independent and adequately funded Administrative Appeals Tribunal...

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Politics 04 July 2022 ByJess FeyderLaw Council again argues to ‘raise the age’

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has reiterated its call for the minimum age of criminal responsibility to be raised...

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