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‘Time for the government to act’: 50k Australians demand human rights protections
Following years of calls for stronger human rights protections, more than 50,000 Australians are urging the Albanese...
24 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
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Litigation silk to join Supreme Court of NSW
Richard Scruby SC has been appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW by Attorney-General Michael...
24 August 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
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3 judges set to join WA’s top courts
Western Australia’s judiciary is set to welcome three new appointments across the Supreme Court and Court of...
17 August 2026
By Grace Robbie
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FCFCOA welcomes 3 new judges
Three new judges have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, strengthening the court’s...
27 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Australia’s first rabbi-turned-judge delivers prestigious address
The prestigious Austin Asche Oration was delivered by Australia’s first Orthodox rabbi to become a Supreme Court...
13 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Courts left behind in budget despite ‘dire need’ for upgrades
With NSW courts receiving only a “meagre share” of the state budget, the Law Society president has issued a stark...
29 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Veteran BigLaw partner joins NSW District Court bench
A former BigLaw partner with nearly two decades of experience has joined the NSW District Court...
29 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
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EX-DPP head joins Supreme Court of the ACT
A highly regarded lawyer, described as a “venerable leader” of the profession, has been appointed as a resident...
24 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
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6 new judges set to join NSW Local Court
The NSW Local Court is poised to reach a historic milestone, with six new judges set to join the bench and lift its...
08 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Trust in criminal justice system collapses to historic low
Public confidence in the criminal justice system has slumped to an all-time low, with new research revealing that...
01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie