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2 new magistrates named in WA

Western Australia is set to get a new magistrate for its Children’s Court, as well as for its Family...

15 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Bar

Mount Isa gets a new magistrate

Legal service providers are set to receive a funding boost as part of a $4.05 million over four years to deliver...

15 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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Understanding the vicious cycle: Representing DV offenders who are also the victims

I am often asked why I represent people that commit family violence. Here is my answer, writes Lauren...

12 July 2024

By Lauren Cassimatis

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How social media is changing outcomes of family law matters

Permeating nearly every aspect of society, social media’s influence extends to family law cases within Australia with...

11 July 2024

By Michael Tiyce

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Dreyfus: FCFCOA judiciary ‘plays a critical role in our legal system’

In light of new family law reforms, the Attorney-General has emphasised the importance of combating the “increasing...

26 June 2024

By Lauren Croft

The Bar

72 reappointed to AAT

The federal government has reappointed two non-judicial deputy presidents, 14 senior members, and 56 members to the...

26 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Bar

2 silks appointed to Federal Court bench, partner named as FCFCOA judge

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named two senior counsel as judges of the Federal Court of Australia, while a firm...

25 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Bar

‘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

The Bar

New vice president, 2 commissioners appointed to Fair Work Commission

A senior counsel has been named as the new vice president of the Fair Work Commission, while an additional two...

28 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Bar

2 barristers appointed to Federal Circuit and Family Court

Two barristers, practising in Melbourne and Brisbane, respectively, have been called to the bench as judges of the...

28 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy