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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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Are damages possible for passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ21?
An exploration of strict liability for airline incidents is pertinent following the extraordinary circumstances of a...
28 May 2024
By John Connellan
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‘A constant guardian in changing times’: NSW Supreme Court celebrates bicentenary
The Supreme Court of NSW has celebrated its bicentenary after being established 200 years ago with only six solicitors...
20 May 2024
By Lauren Croft
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Silk named as WA Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
Justin Whalley SC has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in Western...
17 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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7 new magistrates appointed in Victoria
Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has named seven new magistrates for the state’s magistrates and children’s...
10 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy