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Reintroduction of Murri Courts applauded

The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has welcomed the news that 13 Murri Courts will be reopened across the

18 April 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

Perth’s first barristers’ chambers renews lease

The Francis Burt Chambers has renewed its lease at Allendale Square, which is located within walking distance of the...

18 April 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

SA court upgrades urgently needed

The Law Society of South Australia has called on the government to provide funding for the South Australian court...

14 April 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

New Chief Justice for NT Supreme Court announced

Law Society Northern Territory has welcomed the announcement of Michael Grant QC, incumbent Northern Territory...

13 April 2016

By Melissa Coade

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Two more courts move online

The NSW Land and Environment Court and Industrial Relations Court are joining the NSW online registry for court users...

11 April 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

Fix or ditch mandatory sentencing: ABA

Some mandatory sentencing laws should either be amended or ditched completely, the Australian Bar Association (ABA) has...

08 April 2016

By Melissa Coade

The Bar

SA auxiliary court appointments under fire

Legal bodies have criticised the recent appointment of District Court judges to the South Australian Supreme Court on...

05 April 2016

By Stefanie Garber

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AAT makes 29 appointments

Multiple appointments and reappointments have been made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, including two new...

30 March 2016

By Lara Bullock

The Bar

Courts gear up for electronic age

Queensland courts are embracing eTrials and electronic documents in an effort to modernise court

29 March 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Law is a 'blunt tool' in domestic violence cases

The criminal justice system is ineffective at dealing with the root causes of domestic violence, one barrister has...

24 March 2016

By Felicity Nelson