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07 July 2016 ByStefanie GarberSA Law Society fights for ‘chronically underfunded’ courts

In the lead-up to the South Australian budget announcement, the state law society has called on the government to...

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New judge for Supreme Court of WA
07 July 2016 ByLara BullockNew judge for Supreme Court of WA

Katrina Banks-Smith SC has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, beginning 18 July.

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Prison
06 July 2016 ByStefanie GarberCorrection orders not reducing imprisonment

The increased use of community correction orders by Victorian courts has not resulted in fewer people being sent to...

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Supreme Court appointments in Tasmania and Victoria
01 July 2016 ByMelissa CoadeSupreme Court appointments in Tasmania and Victoria

Judicial appointments announced this week will see Tasmanian Chief Magistrate Michael Brett and Victorian county court...

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Lady Justice
24 June 2016 ByLara BullockTwo states welcome new Solicitor-Generals

The Law Society Northern Territory and the Law Society of Western Australia have welcomed the announcement of new...

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LCA launches equitable briefing targets
24 June 2016 ByStefanie GarberLCA launches equitable briefing targets

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has adopted an updated equitable briefing policy that sets out targets for the...

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New judge for NSW Land and Environment Court
15 June 2016 ByMelissa CoadeNew judge for NSW Land and Environment Court

John Robson SC will be sworn in as a judge of the NSW Land and Environment Court next month.

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‘Outrageous’ bail review proposal slammed by ACT legal bodies
09 June 2016 ByStefanie Garber‘Outrageous’ bail review proposal slammed by ACT legal bodies

Legal bodies in the ACT have heavily criticised a proposal by the territory government to grant the Director of Public...

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Vic court refuses to hear wigged barristers
30 May 2016 ByMelissa CoadeVic court refuses to hear wigged barristers

Five barristers have been ushered out of court on the opening day of a trial for donning their wigs in the Victorian...

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Boldness pays dividends for calling to the bar
27 May 2016 ByMelissa CoadeBoldness pays dividends for calling to the bar

Female lawyers contemplating their calling to the bar have been urged to give it a go by barrister Michelle Painter...

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