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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
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Veteran family law litigator appointed magistrate of WA Family Court
Western Australia’s Attorney-General Tony Buti has appointed a family law specialist with more than 20 years of...
01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
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County Court of Victoria appoints 4 new judges
The Victorian government has appointed four new judges to the County Court of Victoria, marking a significant expansion...
18 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
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‘Dangerous, ignorant and wrong’: Indigenous bodies criticise proposed NT legislation changes
Commissioners and community leaders have called for the Northern Territory government to halt the reforms and turn its...
18 May 2026
By Amelia McNamara
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Leading SC joins Supreme Court of NSW
A highly regarded senior counsel described as an “outstanding lawyer” has been appointed as a justice of the...
14 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
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ART appoints 44 new general members
The Albanese government has strengthened the Administrative Review Tribunal with the appointment of a new cohort of...
04 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Chief Justice, Victorian legal leaders reject suppression order crisis claims
Victoria’s Chief Justice and the top legal bodies have hit back at claims that the state’s courts are in a crisis...
09 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Federal Court releases practice note for self-represented litigants
The Federal Court of Australia has launched a practice note to support individuals appearing before the court without...
09 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Veteran barrister appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Attorney-General Michael Daley has congratulated the appointment of a highly experienced barrister to the Supreme Court...
09 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
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Surge in criticism of courts prompts Law Society to defend justice system
As scrutiny of sentencing decisions grows louder and increasingly heated, the Law Society of South Australia has...
23 February 2026
By Grace Robbie