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State government briefs break special record in NSW

The NSW government is briefing matters out to female barristers more than ever before, new information released by the...

08 November 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Multiple law firms sign equitable briefing policy

Last week the Law Council of Australia revealed that a large number of law firms have committed to briefing more women...

07 November 2016

By Lara Bullock

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Leading Tasmanian lawyer appointed Chief Magistrate

Tasmania is celebrating the announcement of a new Chief Magistrate, marking the first time a woman has assumed the...

03 November 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Victoria welcomes new Government Solicitor

The state of Victoria has marked another first with the appointment of Marlo Baragwanath, the first woman to lead its...

01 November 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Chief Justice encourages convergence in legal systems

The Chief Justice of the NSW Supreme Court, Tom Bathurst, has called for greater convergence across legal systems,...

27 October 2016

By Emma Musgrave

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Silk trio in esteemed company among NSW’s best barristers

Three of the 15 barristers to be appointed senior counsel in NSW in 2016 are

05 October 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Victoria launches Koori Family Hearing Day

A weekly program is being trialled in the family division of the Broadmeadows Children’s Court, aiming to recognise...

29 September 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Victorian bench welcomes two new magistrates

Barristers Sarah Leighfield and Simon Zebrowski have been appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of

29 September 2016

By Melissa Coade

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IR Commission officially integrated into Supreme Court

This week the NSW government introduced new laws to move the judicial functions of the NSW Industrial Relations...

23 September 2016

By Lara Bullock

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New County Court judge for Victoria

The Attorney-General of Victoria, Martin Pakula, recently announced the appointment of Samantha Marks QC as a judge of...

22 September 2016

By Lara Bullock