Latest Attorney-General News

Crime down in Territory, but financial assistance for victims up as Finocchiaro CLP Government unwinds Labor’s crime crisis
Greens welcome modern slavery reforms and offer pathway to legislate
Criminal Law Specialist Appointed District Court Judge 15 July
NSW Government appoints first independent Victims of Crime Commissioner
Reappointment of Secretary of the Attorney General’s Department
UN experts call for opening of military archives and facilities in the search for missing persons: Guatemala
Gillard says she didn’t know but the Governor General surely does
Circuit Court Sittings To Resume Earlier Than Expected
“An affinity with the underdog”: Catherine Holmes in conversation with UNSW
Minns Labor Government cracking down on knives, dangerous weapons
Senior Court Judges Appointed
Courts left behind in NSW Budget infrastructure ‘bonanza’
Government takes next step to correct historic wrong
Fixing the basics with a statutory spring clean
Ending Gangland Wars
Judicial Commission to strengthen confidence in WA’s justice system
Labor Spending $653 Million On KPMG
New District Court Judges appointed
Supreme Court Judge appointed to corruption watchdog role
Tough new laws cracking down on organised crime networks pass NSW Parliament
Nation-leading ‘good character’ reforms pass NSW Parliament
Mothers and daughters recognised in NSW Parliament after 15 years of failed State justice for child sexual assault
Stronger protections for LGBTQIA+ community pass Parliament
‘Utter disregard for the risk to human life’: Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over AI safety
Opposition, Greens holding up stronger protections for LGBTQIA+ people
Strengthening our responses to family violence
Family law litigator becomes new Magistrate of WA Family Court
Nominations open for Attorney General’s law awards in 20th year
Arson and firebombing will become adult crimes under Liberals and Nationals
Government provides stronger support for Public Trustee clients
ACT Budget 26-27: New investment in the DPP strengthens essential prosecution services
Experts appointed to WA Government’s new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Advisory Committee
Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights
District Court Judge Appointed 15 May
Tribute to Sir Kenneth Keith
More DV Offenders Than Ever Being Brought Before Courts
New Era Of Certainty For White Cliffs Opal Industry
‘Good’ character removed as a consideration in sentencing for sexual offences
Minns Labor Government continuing to pursue ‘good character’ reforms
Minns Labor Government introducing new offences, stronger penalties to gut organised crime networks
Children removed from harm in Mexico and two men charged with child abuse after international investigations
New High Court Associate Judge appointed
Appointment Of King’s Counsel 8 May
Minns Labor Government must urgently pass amended good character evidence bill
Telehealth And Voluntary Assisted Dying
Mandatory Notifications Bill Passes House Of Assembly
Minns Labor Government rejects Opposition bid to gut ‘good character’ reforms
Preventing antisemitic activities in Local Government facilities