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legalisation of same sex marriage
27 November 2017 ByMelissa CoadeNSW Young Lawyers voice support for marriage equality

The outcome of the Australian Marriage Law survey has been welcomed by a group of young lawyers in New South Wales, who...

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LCA welcomes religious freedom panel
24 November 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLCA welcomes religious freedom panel

The Law Council of Australia says the establishment of a panel which will examine the human right to religious freedom...

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Crowd
23 November 2017 ByTom LodewykeAnti-radicalisation programs playing ‘second fiddle’ to terrorism...

Several academics have questioned the balance between Australia’s counterterrorism legislation and community programs...

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Tsunami
22 November 2017 ByEmma Musgrave‘Document tsunami’ driving lawyers to upskill in TAR

A prominent Victorian judge has highlighted the growing need for lawyers to expand their knowledge on...

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Defamation expert appointed to lead Victorian Bar
22 November 2017 ByMelissa CoadeDefamation expert appointed to lead Victorian Bar

The Victorian Bar has named Dr Matt Collins QC as its new president, with an additional eight members elected to the...

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Law Council of Australia
21 November 2017 ByEmma MusgraveLCA calls for urgent adoption of ‘game-changing’ recommendation

The Law Council of Australia has urged for the immediate adoption of a key recommendation put forward by the NT Royal...

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Violence
17 November 2017 ByChristine SmythIt's time for politicians to commit to eradicating domestic violence

The national shame of domestic violence cannot be left unaddressed, writes Christine Smyth.

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marriage equality
16 November 2017 ByTom LodewykeLegislation the next hurdle for marriage equality

Lawyers have underscored the importance of ensuring same-sex marriage legislation does not limit anti-discrimination...

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Reworking the system
15 November 2017 ByPeter MageeReworking the system

Forging paths to change creates an uncomfortable haze of uncertainty for the establishment under threat, making the move...

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Human rights concerns
14 November 2017 ByTom LodewykeGovernment urged to address UN human rights concerns

Prominent legal bodies have called on the government to take stronger action to improve Australia’s human rights...

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