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Proposed response to High Court decision imposes harsh conditions on refugees
High Court decision may lead to redress for falsely imprisoned refugees
Wide Support for Cannabis Legalisation in Senate Submissions
Lawyers call for e-scooter safety and insurance reform
WorkCover cuts strip too many rights from injured workers
GLJ High Court decision may lead to fairer outcomes for abuse survivors
Voice referendum result: statement from ALA
Victorian barrister wins ALA Member of Year
Qld women win national award recognising commitment to seeking justice for Robodebt
Prosecution should be paused while medicinal cannabis driving trial is underway
Proposed NSW drug diversion program is a small step in the right direction but it is not enough
Allies for Uluru call on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ in Voice Referendum
Aussies provide more than 62 million species records for conservation research
Commission of Inquiry report welcome but proposed Pontville site for detention centre is ‘appalling’
NSW budget: welcome commitment to ‘closing the gap’ initiatives
Change needed to prevent delays and re-traumatisation in historical child abuse claims
Lawyers support calls to give Victorian Charter of Human Rights ‘more bite’
ALA calls on Victorian Bar to take action against discriminatory behaviour
Tighter regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures welcome
Coffs Harbour Set to Get the Latest in Emerging Breast Cancer Treatments
Qld youth justice law changes: breaches govt’s obligation to put interests of children first
Urgent action needed to fix Blue Card system and the regulation of childcare centres
Greens federal cannabis bill will prevent court & police time being wasted on minor drug offences
Extensive delays with detention centre claims continue in SA Courts
Federal human rights laws will result in positive outcomes for vulnerable Australians
Digital signing of statutory declarations will make legal processes more accessible
Melbourne law firm partner named new Australian Lawyers Alliance national president
Proposed new WA workers comp laws will severely impact the rights of injured workers
QLD CTP scheme does not need fundamental change despite concerns re RACQ withdrawal
Folbigg case highlights need for Australian criminal case review commission
SA anti-protest laws: unnecessary and penalties too harsh
Govt urged to implement recommendations allowing equal access to jury duty
New WorkCover restrictions ‘troubling’
Federal budget supports many important initiatives but legal assistance funding missing
Award recognises Aunty Donna’s fight for accountability for daughter’s death in custody
Pay day super payments needed to help ensure workers don’t miss out on insurance
New cosmetic surgery advertising guidelines must be proactively enforced to be effective
Jailing your way out of crime does not work: ALA
Review of human rights framework welcome
‘Poccum’s Law’ bail reform urgently needed to help prevent further tragedy
Lawyers warn gaps in e-scooter insurance cover may mean no recourse for injury
Aviation White Paper must consider flight delay compensation and improved rights for passengers
CTP review welcome but motorists’ rights must be retained
Bail reform urgently needed but must give full discretion to the courts
Could Naturally Occurring Amino Acid Lead Us to Cure for Covid?
Better legislation and policy will result from Voice to Parliament
Protection, support and legal advice urgently needed for whistle-blowers
New TAC Surgery Service Charter will fix surgery delays