Latest law and justice News

Racism inquiry heads to Perth, Darwin and Alice Springs
‘Outed’ by the algorithm – how social media is revealing queer identity ahead of self-disclosure
A resilient rule of law: what can be done about law-breaking federal states?
Strengthening critical remote services in the Northern Territory
Queensland Government appoints new members to Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council
UNITAR Launches Human Rights Initiative With Dubai Police
Any Peace Plan Must Respect International Law, Beginning With Self-determination And Accountability, Urge UN Experts: Palestine
$5.4 million towards improving workplace health and safety
New Grants For Community Justice In Papua New Guinea
Strengthening legal services: New resources for PNG’s Office of the Solicitor General
Visit To Papua New Guinea
Tyranny is an ever-present threat to civilisations. Here’s how Classical Greece and China dealt with it
Tyranny is an ever-present threat to civilisations. Here’s how Ancient Greece and China dealt with it
Taskforce Chair appointed to reduce teacher workloads as a priority
Statement – Workers compensation reforms
New Ombudsman Western Australia Appointed
Committee report into government’s proposed workers compensation changes reveals widespread lack of support
Parole Board welcome, but private legal aid workforce left behind
Laws governing space are 50 years old. New ones are needed to prevent it becoming a ‘wild west’
The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
Sue Higginson: leading from the environmental front
Entry Into Force Of Australia – Papua New Guinea Bilateral Security Agreement
We must ‘help way earlier’ – united call to address systemic failures of Australia’s youth justice systems
President José Ramos-Horta to visit UNSW Sydney
Two New District Court Judges Appointed
Law And Justice Group For Yuendumu
Justice David Chin welcomed as NSW Industrial Court judge and Vice President of Industrial Relations Commission
CDU Partners With NAAJA To Deliver True Justice Program
Law and Justice in the hands of Barunga and Wugularr communities
Local Decision Making agreement sets out development pathway for Kunibidji people
Hart Of Service
Who Stewards Forests?
Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean
Local Decision Making supports new justice initiatives for Groote Archipelago
First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group and Expert Panel welcome new members
New appointments to the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group
Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner appointed
Parliamentary report links psychological injury to workload, teacher shortage
Dr Anna Cody commences as Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner
More reforms needed to improve experience of victims in sexual offence trials: study
Call to States to reinvigorate access to justice for all
Briefing on the Secretary-General’s new Vision for the Rule of Law
Reducing recidivism through community courts
Investing in a justice system that keeps Australians safe & advances integrity & accountability
Budget 2023 – Investing in our future. Delivering for all Territorians. Smarter justice outcomes for Territorians
Law Society of NSW congratulates new Minns Government
New Scholarships Build Expertise In Crime Prevention