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Tasmanian judiciary farewells one, welcomes two

The Tasmanian bench is set to lose Supreme Court judge David Porter but has gained two new

28 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Turnbull selects former judges to protect journalists’ metadata

Two ex-judges have been appointed by prime minister Malcolm Turnbull as ‘public interest advocates’ to defend...

27 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Victorian Government backtracks on plans to breath test judges

A controversial proposal to implement drug and alcohol testing of judges and politicians is being scaled back,...

25 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Judges using powers to ‘shut down delaying tactics’ in litigation

Courts are being more proactive in pushing for a quick and cheap resolution of litigation, a partner at Johnson Winter...

19 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Let cameras in the courtroom: SA Law Society

Televising high-profile cases would promote the public’s understanding of the legal system, the new president of the...

19 January 2016

By Stefanie Garber

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Wollongong case to be heard in Brisbane due to judge shortage

The members of a Wollongong family locked in an ongoing dispute are attending a court in Queensland to avoid...

18 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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A-G office responds to court backlog concerns

Following reports earlier this week that trial delays are prompting judges to grant bail more readily, the office of...

15 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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‘Remarkable transformation’ in family support at the Bar: Judge McColl

Support for both men and women wanting to have a family while working at the Bar has greatly improved over the years,...

14 January 2016

By Lara Bullock

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Research reveals the problem with ‘overwhelming evidence’

A new study has suggested that total agreement between witnesses or overwhelming evidence in a court case should raise...

13 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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DPP calls out court on errors, files High Court appeal

Queensland's Director of Public Prosecutions has lodged an appeal with the High Court, claiming that a court...

06 January 2016

By Felicity Nelson